Studies in Hearing Loss HRL (74)
Administered by Department of Exceptionality Programs
Effective Fall 2008
74.153 Introduction to Sign Language (3) - A study of sign language vocabulary and fingerspelling techniques used in communication with members of the deaf community. Emphasizes developing expressive and receptive skills. This course satisfies one additional course requirement from the approved list of communication courses for general education requirements. Three hours lecture per week.
74.201 History, Education and Guidance of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Explores the education of deaf/hard of hearing individuals with emphasis on the history of educational procedures and guidance in communication, psychological and vocational habilitation. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: None.
74.305 Introduction to Instructional Methods for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Introduces the design of instructional procedures and methods of implementing curricula for education of the deaf/hard of hearing. Discusses and demonstrates traditional and innovative approaches to teaching. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: 74.201.
74.325 Practicum for the Deaf/HH at Camp Hero (3) - A supervised, field-based practicum in which students plan and implement lessons at a week-long camp for the deaf and hard of hearing. Lessons will focus on language development, reading, writing and following directions. Prerequisite: Camp Hero orientation.
74.380 Phonetics (3) - Studies of the physiological, acoustical, perceptual and descriptive aspects of speech and sound production. Primary emphasis on the description, classification and transcription of speech sounds. Provides a base of knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of phonemic and phonological disorders of communication. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: 74.153, 74.201, 72.200, junior or senior standing.
74.461 Deaf/HH Technology-based Observations/Interactions Across the Country (3) - Students will develop the skills of a trained observer and will participate in observation of the practice of education of the deaf/hard of hearing via the Polycom Viewstation and on-site visitations. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: None.
74.462 ASL and Signed English in Educational Settings (3) - Study of the expressive and receptive methods of using Signed English and American Sign Language for deaf and hard of hearing students in an educational setting. Prerequisites: 75.226. Three hours lecture per week.
74.469 Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Practices, content and methods of teaching school subjects to Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals are examined with emphasis on content and methods rather than theory. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: None.
74.490 Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individuals and Their Families (3) - Designed to help students identify counseling needs of communicatively disabled individuals and their families and to provide basic, short-term counseling. Students introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and group settings as appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics. Three hours lecture per week.
74.560 Practicum with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Provides an opportunity to work with deaf/hard of hearing children and/or adults. Emphasis on speech and language remediation of deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Prerequisites: 74.564, 74.566, and 74.567.
74.561 Deaf/HH Technology-based Observations/Interactions Across the Country (3) - Students will develop the skills of a trained observer and will participate in observation of the practice of education of the deaf/hard of hearing via the Polycom Viewstation and on-site visitations. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: None.
74.562 ASL and Signed English in Educational Settings (3) - Study of the expressive and receptive methods of using Signed English and American Sign Language for deaf and hard of hearing students in an educational setting. Prerequisites: 75.226. Three hours lecture per week.
74.564 Speech for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Study of the principles and techniques used in development and formation of English speech sounds by the synthetic and analytic methods with special consideration given to production, classification, and transmission of speech sounds. Supervised demonstrations and practica are an integral part of the course. Three hours lecture per week.
74.565 Problems and Trends in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Focuses on current practices and trends in education and welfare of deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Concerned with psychology, social adjustment, educational achievement, political and social viewpoints, learning problems, and vocational competence of the deaf/hard of hearing. New techniques and methodologies. Three hours lecture per week.
74.566 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing I (3) - Study of the principles and techniques used in the development and correction of language for deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Student is familiarized with leading systems of natural language development designed for the deaf/hard of hearing. The step-by-step development of at least one language system is required for each student. Supervised demonstrations are an integral part of the course. Three hours lecture per week.
74.567 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing II (3) - Study of structured approaches to teaching spoken and written language, of language assessment devices and appropriate lesson planning. Supervised demonstrations and presentations are an integral part of this course. Three hours lecture per week.
74.568 Advanced American Sign Language (3) - Study of the expressive and receptive components of American Sign Language with an emphasis on communicating with the deaf. Three hours lecture per week.
74.569 Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) - Practices, content and methods of teaching school subjects to Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals are examined with emphasis on content and methods rather than theory. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: None.
74.570 Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (6) - Evaluates hearing losses affecting the communicational, educational, and vocational adjustment of individuals through supervised observation, classroom practice, and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved private and public programs for the deaf/hard of hearing and work with selected professionals in education of the deaf/hard of hearing, following the same schedules and responsibilities similar as professionals. Arrangements relating to student interest must be approved by program adviser. Permission of curriculum coordinator required.
74.575 Counseling Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families (3) - Designed to help students identify counseling needs of communicatively disabled individuals and their families and to provide basic, short-term counseling. Students introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and group settings as appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics. Three hours lecture per week.
74.580 Independent Study and Research (3) - Permits students to work under close faculty guidance on library study of specified areas or individual research projects when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses.
74.581 Independent Study and Research (3) - See course description for 74.580.
74.584 Research in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3)
74.599 Master's Thesis (3 - 6)