DHH 350 - Access to the Phonemic Code

Credit(s): 3

Covers the methods and tools used to give deaf and hard-of-hearing students access to the phonemic code of English. A discussion of the controversy surrounding these issues, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, also is a portion of this course. We will discuss maintenance/troubleshooting of amplification devices, reading audiograms, basic principles of audiology and the issues surrounding the education of students with cochlear implants. Other topics include ARD process, IEPs, cued speech, Bi-Bi approach, visual phonics, fingerspelling and other topics that might arise via discussion/need. Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274 (course grade of B or higher)