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SLA 1101
Introduction to Speech and Hearing
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4 QH |
Offers an overview of disorders of speech and hearing and their treatment, and
a review of normal speech and hearing development. Requires clinical
observations of persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Presents basic concepts related to the physics of sound and an in-depth study
of the anatomy and physiology of the normal hearing mechanism. Discusses basic
principles of psychophysics of audition.
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SLA 1201
Anatomy and Physiology of Vocal Mechanisms
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4 QH |
Offers an in-depth study of the static structure, musculature, and physiology
of the speech mechanism. Emphasizes current research in speech physiology.
Prereq. SLA1101.
Analyzes the emerging semantic and syntactical aspects of language in normal
and atypical children. Discusses current theory and research in language
acquisition. Requires clinical
observations of children with normal and atypical language patterns. Prereq.
SLA1101.
Offers basic training in auditory recognition and symbolization of phonemes and
allophones in major American dialects. Stresses static and dynamic articulatory
descriptions. Also includes a review of the developmental sequence of phonemic
acquisition. Prereq. SLA1101 and SLA1201.
Focuses on the basic techniques of audiometric testing and hearing
conservation, including a review of basic hearing sciences and a prepracticum
and laboratory experience in hearing testing.
Offers an examination of the basic sciences involved in speech and audition.
Includes an in-depth study of the analysis of sound and the acoustic
composition of speech. Emphasizes review of current theory and research in
speech reception, perception, and production.
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SLA 1403
Clinical Procedures in Speech and Language
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4 QH |
Reviews principles and procedures of the functional analysis of behavior.
Focuses on applying behavioral theory and research to speech, language, and
hearing training. Emphasizes clinical investigation in the experimental
analysis of behavior, and offers experience applying experimental procedures in
assessing and treating people with communication disorders. Requires clinical
observation hours. Prereq. SLA1410 and SLA1411.
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SLA 1405
Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
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4 QH |
Prepares students for the clinical training required for professional
certification in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. Emphasizes
integration of academic and experiential learning. Involves students in
clinical practice in the laboratory component. Students may be assigned to
participate in speech-language and hearing screening, in public-school
settings, or at the Northeastern University Hearing, Language, and Speech
Center. Prereq. All basic SLA courses, including clinical procedures; 25
observation hours.
Presents models of developmental speech, language, and communication
impairments. Includes such topics as specific language impairments,
articulation/phonological disorders, dysfluency, and language-based learning
problems. Stresses common clinical processes associated with the management of
these and other disorders. Requires clinical observation hours. Prereq.
SLA1101, SLA1201, SLA1300, and SLA1301.
Focuses on organic and acquired speech, language, and communication disorders.
Emphasizes clinical problem-solving for disorders such as voice, craniofacial
anomalies, aphasia and related neurogenic disorders, and cerebral palsy.
Requires clinical observation hours. Prereq. SLA1410 and associated
prerequisites.
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SLA 1460
Neurological Bases of Communication
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4 QH |
Provides an opportunity to acquire an understanding of neuroanatomy and
neurophysiology as they relate to normal aspects of speech, hearing, and
language.
Provides study for the student whose unique academic needs or interests cannot
adequately be satisfied in any of the scheduled courses of the department.
Requires approval of the supervising faculty member, the chair, and the dean.
Also requires that approval forms be submitted to the dean's office during the
quarter prior to registration for the directed study. Prereq. Permission of
instructor.
Continuation of SLA1800. Prereq. Permission of instructor.
Continuation of SLA1801. Prereq. Permission of instructor.
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