SpHr 589 Aural Rehabilitation

Theoretical course covering the role of speechreading (lip reading) and auditory training as it relates to speech, language, and communication. Historical perspectives and philosophies considered, communication systems, speech acoustics and perception, amplification and hearing aids, speech reading, and auditory training. Multicultural issues will be included. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as SpHr 489 and may be taken only once for credit.