USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 118 - 120
SPA 3001 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (3)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 3001L. This course introduces the overview of the roles and responsibilities of interpreters for the deaf working in public school classes grades K - 12 and the overview of historical and current public school practices in educational interpreting in the U.S. This course is designed for ISI majors but may be elected by non-majors with the approval of the instructor.
SPA 3001L INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAB (1)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 3001. The lab assists students in assessing and improving their interpreting and transliterating skills through videotapes of simulated interpreting assignments
SPA 3002 INTRODUCTION TO DISORDERS OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE -SS (3)
PR: Junior standing and CI. The scope of speech-language pathology as a profession and a field of study. An introduction to speech and language disorders, etiologies, major treatment approaches, and research findings.
SPA 3003 OVERVIEW OF LANGUAGE LEARNING IN DEAF CHILDREN (3)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 3003L. Overview of language development of deaf children from infancy through young adulthood, including various theories of language development in the deaf and communication/language of the deaf assessment techniques, and interpreting skills relating to learning processes. This course is restricted to majors only.
SPA 3003L OVERVIEW OF LANGUAGE LEARNING IN DEAF CHILDREN LAB (1)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 3003. An exploration and overview of communication modes and language used in public school settigns by deaf children. Includes a study of how systems overlap and a development of flexibility in using different modes and languages, and the implications for interpreters. This cource in restricted to majors only. This course may be repeated for up to 2 credits.
SPA 3004 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS (3)
PR: SPA 3002, SPA 3112 or CI. This course introduces theoretical concepts and research findings concerning the normal developmental processes of language learning as a basis for differentiating developmental delay or disorder of language.
SPA 3011 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH SCIENCE (3)
PR: SPA 3101 and SPA 3112. Concentrated study of the acoustic, physiological and perceptual aspects of sound as related to normal and pathological speech communication. Introduction to instrumentation and measurement procedures.
SPA 3028 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITORY FUNCTIONS (3)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. An overview of hearing science and speech science relating to the educational environment. This course orients the student to the variables extent in oral-aural communication among children who have hearing impairment. It addresses techniques and methods of hearing measurement and amplification of sound as well as the interpreter's role in audiological evaluation and speech language therapy. This course is restricted to majors
SPA 3030 INTRODUCTION TO HEARING SCIENCE (3)
PR: Junior standing and CI. Introduction to the field of hearing including: physics of sound, auditory anatomy and physiology, and psychophysics of hearing.
SPA 3101 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SPEECH AND HEARING MECHANISM (3)
PR: Junior standing and CI. The neurological and anatomical basis of communication disorders. Comparisons of normal and pathological organic structures and their functional dynamics.
SPA 3112 APPLIED PHONETICS IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (3)
PR: Junior standing and CI. Introduction to phonetic analysis of normal and disordered speech, including extensive training in transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
SPA 3310 INTRODUCTION TO DISORDERS OF HEARING (3)
PR: SPA 3030 and SPA 3101. The etiology, pathology, and management of disorders of the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, retrocochlear, and central auditory systems.
SPA 3380 BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (4)
PR: CI. Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) as used in the deaf community. General discussion of ASL structure and introduction to various manual communication systems and philosophies. Emphasis on building a basic vocabulary. One hour laboratory course work is included. Open to all majors.
SPA 4000 COMMUNICATION DISORDERS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (3)
PR: CI. An examination of the speech, language and hearing problems affecting school-age children and the classroom teacher's role in the detection, prevention and amelioration of communication disorders. (Non-major course only).
SPA 4050 INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL PROCESS -XMW (3)
PR: SPA 4930 and SPA 3310. Observation and participation in speech-language pathology and audiology practicum in the University clinical laboratory.
SPA 4201 PHONOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS (3)
PR: SPA 3011. An examination of normal and deviant articulatory acquisition and behavior. Presentation of major theoretical orientations and the therapeutic principles based upon them.
SPA 4210 VOCAL DISORDERS (3)
PR: SPA 3011 and SPA 3310. A comprehensive study of the medical and physical aspects of voice disorders. Primary emphasis is on therapeutic management.
SPA 4222 FLUENCY DISORDERS (3)
PR: SPA 4201. A comprehensive study of disfluent speech behavior. Differential diagnosis, principles of therapeutic intervention, procedures for children and adults will be studied. Major theories and models of the development and origin of stuttering are also presented.
SPA 4331 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINGERSPELLING (2)
PR: CI. A concentrated study of technique in fingerspelling emphasizing clarity and rhythm in expression as well as receptive understanding.
SPA 4332 STRUCTURE OF SIGN LANGUAGE (3)
PR: CI. Semiotic and linguistic consideration of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes aspects of phonology, syntax, semantics, and discourse in ASL.
SPA 4335 SIGN LANGUAGE CODES (3)
PR: CI. A review of the sign systems (SEE I, SEE II, L.O.V.E., and Signed English) used to code messages through the use of sign. The student will have the opportunity to practice one of the sign systems.
SPA 4363 NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (3)
A study of the effects of auditory disorders upon the organization and expression of behavioral patterns as they relate to motivation, adjustment and personality.
SPA 4371 LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND TECHNICAL ISSUES OF WORKING WITH DEAF (3)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. This course provides the discussion of ethical, technical, procedural, communicative, as well as legal issues and activities that apply to practice of interpreting in educational situations. It focuses on the professionalism and integration of interpreter roles in educational settings. This course is restricted to majors.
SPA 4382 INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (4)
PR: SPA 3380 and CI. A continuation of the basic course which expands the student's signing skills and introduces American Sign Language (ASL) idioms. Provides a greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure and idiomatic usage. One hour laboratory course work is included.
SPA 4383 ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (4)
PR: SPA 4382 and CI. A continuation of the study of American Sign Language (ASL) at the advanced skill level. Added emphasis on idioms, body language, and facial expression as an integral part of ASL. One hour laboratory course work is included. Open to all majors.
SPA 4383L AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE LABORATORY (1)
PR: CI. Laboratory course designed to offer students added practice with the material presented in the ASL coursework through video and audio tapes.
SPA 4386 INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS I (3)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 4386L. This course provides techniques for interpreting instructional/non-instructionsal activities and the development of communication modes and languages used by deaf children. Includes interpreting practices and understanding teaching methods. This course is restricted to majors only
SPA 4386L INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS I LAB (1)
PR: Admission to ISI Program. CR: SPA 4386. This course provides practical application of interpreting the subjects taught in the public school classes. Discussion includes class goals, instructional style, interpreter roles and ethics, language or mode choice, and analysis of the classroom for accessibility and appropriateness for interpreting. This course is restricted to majors only. May be repeated up to 2 credits.
SPA 4387 INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS II (3)
PR: SPA 4386, SPA 4386L. CR: SPA 4387L. This course provides advanced techniques for interpreting instructional/non-instructionsal activities and the development of communication modes and languages used by deaf children. Includes interpreting practices and understanding teaching methods. This course is restricted to majors only
SPA 4387L INTERPRETING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS II LAB (1)
CR: SPA 4387. This course provides advanced assessment of interpreting skills and interpreting integration of targeted school classes and activities. Selection criteria for using a particular sign system, mode, or language will be assessed and discussed in individualized meetings. This course is restricted to majors only
SPA 4503 PRACTICUM: INTERPRETING IN SCHOOLS (4)
This course provides practice sessions in school settings under supervision of an experienced interpreter and course instructor. Each precticum student will shadow an interpreter, and participate in discussion about the overall performance. This course is restricted to majors.
SPA 4562 COUNSELING OF COMMUNICATIVELY HANDICAPPED AND FAMILY (3)
PR: SPA 3011 and SPA 3310. Discussion of role of counseling in the treatment of communication disorders. Based on exploration of theoretical constructs, this course demonstrates application of therapeutic methodologies to reduction of communication handicaps.
SPA 4930 SELECTED TOPICS (3)
PR: CI. Intensive study of topics in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and/or Aural Rehabilitation conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
SPA 5132 AUDIOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION (2)
PR: CI. Calibration, usage and specific applications of specialized instruments available in dealing with the identification and measurement of hearing disorders.
SPA 5150 ADVANCED SPEECH SCIENCE (3)
PR: SPA 3011 or equivalent. Advanced study of the acoustics, production and perception of normal and disordered speech.
SPA 5150L SPEECH SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION (2)
PR: Cl or SPA 3011 or equivalent. This course offers experience in the use of speech recording, monitoring and analyzing equipment for the evaluation of normal and disordered voice and speech characteristics.
SPA 5303 ADVANCED HEARING SCIENCE (3)
The study of the physiological acoustics of the auditory periphery; the neuroanatomy and electrophysiology of the central auditory system; and psychoacoustic principles as they relate to clinical audiologic measurement paradigms.
SPA 5312 PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL AUDITORY TESTS (4)
PR: CI. The study of behavioral and electrophysiologic clinical tests designed to assess the function of the peripheral and the central auditory system. Tests which incorporate nonspeech stimuli and those which utilize speech stimuli will be included.
SPA 5328 AURAL REHABILITATION: ADULTS (3)
This course is designed to provide information about and strategies for aural rehabilitation intervention with hearing-impaired adults. Topics covered include: speechreading, auditory training, hearing and assistive listening devices.
SPA 5403 COMMUNICATION DISORDERS: LANGUAGE (3)
PR: CI. Examination of research and clinical literature presenting major theoretical orientations pertaining to the etiology, evaluations, and treatment of those factors that hinder or interrupt normal language acquisition or function.
SPA 5408 LANGUAGE LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL-AGE YEARS (3)
Metalinguistic and metacognitive development are linked to the interactional demands of classroom and clinical discourse; observational tools are applied to evaluation and intervention planning.
SPA 5506 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY PRACTICUM (1-8)
PR: CI. Participation in speech-language pathology and audiology practicum in the University Communication Disorders Center and selected field settings.
SPA 5552 DIAGNOSTIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (2)
PR: CI. The evaluation, interpretation and reporting of diagnostic tools and their results in the assessment of speech and language disorders.
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