COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (CD)




CD 2259. Communication Disorders/(3).F;S.


An introduction to the disorders of human
communication in children and adults. (Meets ASHA
B-2).




CD 2260. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and
Hearing Mechanism/(3).F;S.


The structure and function of the systems involved
in normal speech perception and production. (Meets
ASHA B-1).




ENROLLMENT IN THE FOLLOWING COURSES, UNLESS
OTHERWISE INDICATED, IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO
HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
PROGRAM.


CD 2361. Phonetics/(3).F;S.


The phonetic/phonemic systems of English
concentrating on I.P.A. transcription skills.
(Meets ASHA B-1).




CD 2464. Basic Speech and Hearing Science/(3).F;S.


An introduction to speech and hearing science
theory, instrumentation, and measurement.
Emphasizes normal speech perception and production
to establish a reference for pathological
deviations. (Meets ASHA B-1). Prerequisite: CD
2361 and concurrently with CD 2465.




CD 2465. Basic Speech and Hearing Science
Laboratory/(1).F;S.


This laboratory is designed to provide students
with hands-on experiences with instrumentation in
the speech and hearing sciences. Through these
experiences, students will apply concepts of
speech perception, acoustic phonetics, and speech
production in laboratory and clinical settings.
(Meets ASHA B-1). Prerequisite: CD 2361 and
concurrently with CD 2464.




CD 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CD 3162. Structural Analysis of Language/(3).F;S.


A study of language content, form, and use with
special emphasis on the acquisition of descriptive
taxonomies for the classification of spoken
language samples. (Meets ASHA B-1). Prerequisite:
concurrently with CD 3163. 




CD 3163. Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of
Language/(1).F;S.


In this laboratory, students will engage in guided
and independent practice in language sampling and
analysis procedures. Emphasis will be placed on
sampling, transcribing, analyzing, and
interpreting the semantic, syntactic, and
pragmatic components of language. (Meets ASHA
B-1). Prerequisite: concurrently with CD 3162.




CD 3364. Audiology/(3).S.


The science of hearing and the etiologies of
hearing impairment. (Meets ASHA B-3).
Prerequisites: CD 2259, 2260, 2464, and 2465.
[Dual-listed with CD 5364.]




CD 3366. Communication Development/(3).S.


Verbal and nonverbal communication development of
the child. (Meets ASHA B-1). Prerequisites: CD
3162 and 3163.




CD 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CD 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for total credit of three semester
hours.




CD 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CD 3660. Audiology Seminar and Practicum/(1).F;S.


This course will allow the student to explore
audiologic evaluation through practicum experience
and to become familiar with advanced testing
procedures. It is designed for the student who has
excelled in CD 3364 (Audiology) and wishes to
pursue more information in this area. The student
must submit an application and be approved by the
instructor to take this course. (Meets ASHA II-B
and III-B). (WRITING)




CD 4562. Advanced Phonetic Transcription/(1).F;S.


In this course, students will have the opportunity
to refine their skills in the transcription of
clinical interactions with clients at-risk for or
experiencing speech-sound disorders. (Meets ASHA
II-A). Prerequisites: CD 2259, 2260, 2361, and
concurrently with CD 4563. [Dual-listed with CD
5562.]




CD 4563. Disorders of Articulation and
Phonology/(3).F;S.


Etiology, evaluation, and management of
articulation and phonologic disorders. (Meets ASHA
II-B). Prerequisites: CD 2259, 2260, 2361, and
concurrently with CD 4562. [Dual-listed with CD
5563.]




CD 4568. Language and Culture/(3).On Demand.


An overview of the complex relations between
language, culture, and society as conceived by
linguists and anthropologists. The course takes
both an historical and an ethnographic approach to
language, and involves close readings of
theoretical works on language as well as
comparative, cross-cultural readings in the
ethnography of speaking. (Same as ANT 4568.)
[Dual-listed with CD/ANT 5568.]




CD 4602. Communication Problems of the Aged/(3).F.


The dynamics of normal communicative processes in
the geriatric population and the psychobiological
changes that occur as human beings age. (Meets
ASHA II-B). Prerequisite: Senior status or
permission of the instructor. Enrollment is not
restricted. (WRITING; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY; MULTI-
CULTURAL) [Dual-listed with CD 5602.]






CD 4662. Management of Hearing Disorders/(3).F;S.


Studies of the habilitation/rehabilitation of
hearing impairments in preschool and school-aged
children and adults. Emphasis on prescriptive and
resource curricular management. Includes audition
training, speech reading methods, and a survey of
hearing aid monitoring techniques (Meets ASHA
II-B). Prerequisite: CD 3364. [Dual-listed with CD
5662.]




CD 4668. Language Disorders/(3).F.


The identification and evaluation of language
disorders in children and adults, including models
of language and language disorders, etiological
factors, and basic assessment and management
procedures. (Meets ASHA II-B). Prerequisites: CD
3162, 3163 and 3366. [Dual-listed with CD 5668.]




CD 4766. Neuroanatomy and Physiology/(3).F;S.


Basic anatomy and physiology of the central and
peripheral nervous systems with special emphasis
on neural systems involved in normal and
disordered speech, language, and hearing. (Meets
ASHA I-B). Prerequisite: CD 2260. [Dual-listed
with CD 5766.]




CD 4864. Intervention Processes in Communication
Disorders/(3).F;S.


An introduction to intervention processes relevant
to any clinical setting. Critical issues addressed
will include the importance and role of
appropriate prior diagnostic information;
development of intervention plans; assessment of
intervention effectiveness; and professional
ethics. The necessity for and means of obtaining
appropriate professional credentials will also be
discussed. Prerequisites: CD 2259, 3364, 4563 or
4668; and, concurrently with CD 4865. (WRITING)
[Dual-listed with CD 5864.]




CD 4865. Laboratory in Intervention Processes in
Communication Disorders/(1).F;S.


In this course, students will obtain 25 hours of
supervised observation of the provision of speech,
language and hearing services. This will primarily
involve serving as participant observers with one
client at the Appalachian State University
Communication Disorders Clinic. Emphasis will be
placed on applying the skills learned in CD 4864
such as developing intervention plans and
assessing intervention effectiveness.
Prerequisites: CD 2259, 3364, 4563, or 4668; and,
concurrently with CD 4864. (WRITING) [Dual-listed
with CD 5865.]