Study of types and management of communicative disorders experienced by people of all ages/cultures, with emphasis on portrayal of disabilities in literature/film and societal responses. (University Program Group IV- A: Studies in Discrimination)

Study of speech sound acquisition emphasizing broad and narrow transcription of normal and disordered American English speech sound production using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Selected topics/problems/current issues of interest not normally included in existing courses. Current topic(s) are listed in the semester Class Schedule. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content does not duplicate previous special topics studies. Prerequisite: Determined specific to the topic presented. See Class Schedule.