LIN 2210 Phonetic Theory and Transcription
Credits: 3.
Introduction to human speech production, classification and transcription. The course also provides intensive training in the use of the International Phonetics Alphabet for transcribing American English.
Credits: 3.
ASL 1110 and its sequel, ASL 1120, emphasize the basic vocabulary and syntax of ASL. Course also inroduces students to the culture of the deaf.
Credits: 3.
ASL 1110 and ASL 1120 emphasize the basic vocabulary and syntax of ASL. Course also inroduces students to the culture of the deaf.
Credits: 3.
Advanced study of American Sign Language.
Credits: 1.
The pathological and cultural aspects of deaf people in language acquisition, education and compliance with accommodation issues.
SPA 2014 Forensic Applications of Speech Science
Credits: 3.
Introduction to the applications of speech science (speech articulation, acoustics) to criminal investigations and national security issues. (S)
Credits: 3.
An interdisciplinary course that explores dynamic interactions in human communication, including normal and abnormal aspects of communication processes. The course also emphasizes pre-/post-natal communication, development of speech, parent/child communication, vocal/nonvocal communication, noise pollution and prosthetic devices. (S)
SPA 2109 Language Breakdown in the Brain
Credits: 3.
Introduction to brain structures as they relate to language development and use. The course also emphasizes the effects of damage or developmental anomalies in different brain areas. (B)
Credits: 3.
Introduction to scientific methodologies, physics of sound, acoustics and elementary instrumentation related to human speech communication.
Credits: 3.
Concepts and principles relevant to the normal hearing processes: acoustics, gross anatomy, psychophysical methods and basic subjective correlates of the auditory system.
Credits: 3.
Introduction to elementary anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
Credits: 3.
Study of language-based disorders of communication: language impairment in children, traumatic brain injury, aphasia and dementia.
SPA 4050 Clinical Observations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Credits: 2; Prereq: senior year.
Supervised clinical observations of diagnostics and remediation at the UF Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Credits: 3.
Understanding the structures and functions of the human nervous system and the neurological processes involved in communication and communication disorders.
SPA 4250 Introduction to Speech Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 2210 and SPA 3101.
Study of speech-based disorders of communication: phonology, motor speech, resonation, voice and stuttering.
SPA 4302 Audiometry and Hearing Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 3032.
Basic techniques in pure-tone and speech audiometry, measurements of middle-ear function and test interpretation. Supervised clinical/laboratory experience in hearing testing.
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 4302 or permission of instructor.
Overview of aural rehabilitation and methods in auditory training and speech reading with hearing-impaired individuals.
SPA 4400 Introduction to Language Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 4004 and SPA 4104.
Study of language-based disorders of communication: specific language impairment in children, traumatic brain injury, aphasia and dementia.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
A project, reading or research course.
SPA 4931 Honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3.5 overall GPA; 3.75 in the major and completion (including current enrollment) of 21 credits in the major.
The design, implementation and reporting of an original research project.