SLP 294 - Language, Culture, and Society: Cross Cultural Communication

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces topics of communication disorders and language acquisition within the framework of culture, identity, language acquisition, and use. Explores cultural attitudes and beliefs about communication disorders and disabilities, cultural differences, cultural identity and second and bilingual language acquisition. Introduces intervention strategies and factors for working with clients across a variety of settings including children, adolescents, and adults.

Prerequisite: SLP 180 and SLP 183, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.