COMD 636
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Multicultural Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
Communication Disorders
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Speech and language assessment and intervention with persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Specific topics include cultural diversity, bilingualism, and use of interpreters/translators.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
ComD 350 or equivalent
Title
Language Differences vs. Disorders
Learning Outcome
Contrast language difference with language disorder for the purpose of determining whether a child from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse (CLD) background is a typical or atypical language learner.
Title
Cultural Influences
Learning Outcome
Describe the influence of culture on learning and behavior, with particular emphasis on the educational context.
Title
Cultural Influences on Diagnosis
Learning Outcome
Identify cultural factors (e.g., interactional styles) that may influence assessment outcomes and give the appearance of impairment.
Title
Intervention Procedures
Learning Outcome
Describe several intervention procedures that would be effective with students with language impairment from CLD backgrounds.
Title
Bilingual Language Learning
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of typical second language learning processes.
