SLHS 607 - Advanced Seminar on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Units: 2
Knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for speech-language pathologists serving diverse populations with disorders of speech, language, hearing, cognition, and swallowing. Issues: second language acquisition, techniques for least-biased and dynamic assessment of clients, culturally relevant interviewing and intervention techniques.

Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify specific barriers faced by diverse populations in accessing speech-language pathology and audiology services.
Discuss existing solutions to common cultural and linguistic barriers faced by diverse populations in accessing quality care in educational and health settings.
Aware of specific strategies for the least-biased assessment of dual language learners (e.g. dynamic assessment).
Identify best practices for SLPs when collaborating with an interpreter or translator during clinical service delivery.