Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences Honors Program
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences Honors Program
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences Honors Program
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Departments<br />
<strong>Hearing</strong>, <strong>Speech</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Language</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong><br />
Dr. James Mahshie, Chair<br />
Mary Thornberry Building, Room 215<br />
Department of Audiology <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong>-<strong>Language</strong> Pathology<br />
offers a number of undergraduate courses. The curricula<br />
are designed to develop underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> skills in the areas<br />
of personal <strong>and</strong> interpersonal communication. Cultural <strong>and</strong><br />
consumer considerations are integrated into the course<br />
content to help students meet current <strong>and</strong> future social <strong>and</strong><br />
vocational communication needs. The laboratory courses are<br />
appropriate for all students who wish to improve their<br />
communication skills but will especially benefit those who<br />
anticipate working in multicultural or hearing environments.<br />
Courses Offered<br />
A&S 101 Communication, Culture, <strong>and</strong> Consumerism (3)<br />
This course will introduce students to the interrelated<br />
aspects of communication, culture, <strong>and</strong> consumerism. Cultural<br />
<strong>and</strong> medical-legal perspectives on communication <strong>and</strong><br />
communication-related issues will be compared. To empower<br />
students, consumer issues related to use of communication<br />
professionals, interpreting, assistive technology, <strong>and</strong> related<br />
laws will be explored.<br />
A&S 120 Communication Science <strong>and</strong> Deafness (1)<br />
Fundamental information required to underst<strong>and</strong> aspects of<br />
hearing impairment <strong>and</strong> its effect on the communication<br />
process; a study of the nature of communication <strong>and</strong> the role<br />
of the communicator.<br />
A&S 210 <strong>Speech</strong>reading <strong>and</strong> Communication Strategies (1)<br />
This laboratory course is designed for both oral/aural<br />
students <strong>and</strong> those who use sign as a primary mode. Students<br />
will gain an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the principles <strong>and</strong><br />
techniques of speechreading <strong>and</strong> have the opportunity to<br />
improve their receptive communication skills. The course<br />
explores analytical <strong>and</strong> synthetic approaches to<br />
speechreading, effective communication approaches, <strong>and</strong><br />
strategies used to maximize receptive communication abilities.<br />
A&S 211 Pronunciation Skills (1)<br />
This laboratory course is designed for students for whom<br />
oral communication is a primary mode <strong>and</strong> for culturally deaf<br />
students for whom oral communication functions as a second<br />
language. Course content explores the complexities of the<br />
English sound system (phonemes) relative to the graphemic<br />
system. Students learn about evolution of pronunciation<br />
rules that govern the changes from the written word to<br />
speech. A joint curriculum with NTID is used.<br />
A&S 213 Communication Technology (1)<br />
This laboratory course is designed for students who are<br />
interested in increasing their knowledge of communication<br />
technologies. A consumer approach to surveying, selecting,<br />
<strong>and</strong> using communication technologies is employed. Technology<br />
areas include auditory, visual, <strong>and</strong> tactile alerting<br />
devices; telecommunication systems; <strong>and</strong> personal <strong>and</strong><br />
group amplification systems. The controversial topic of<br />
cochlear implants is explored. Finally, students will examine<br />
the rights <strong>and</strong> responsibilities of consumers when using legal<br />
support (ADA <strong>and</strong> PL 504) for the acquisition of communication<br />
technologies.<br />
Prerequisite: A&S 120<br />
A&S 330 Implication of <strong>Hearing</strong> Impairment (3)<br />
An advanced course dealing with the effects of varying<br />
levels of hearing loss on communication. This includes<br />
consideration of the anatomy <strong>and</strong> physiology of the auditory<br />
mechanism <strong>and</strong> the measurement of hearing. Medical,<br />
psychological, educational, <strong>and</strong> social aspects of deafness<br />
are explored. Observations <strong>and</strong> demonstrations are included.<br />
Prerequisite: A&S 120<br />
A&S 420 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)<br />
Study of the speech <strong>and</strong> hearing mechanisms, the normal process<br />
of speech <strong>and</strong> language development, <strong>and</strong> the nature <strong>and</strong> causes of<br />
communication disorders.<br />
Prerequisite: A&S 120<br />
A&S 495 Special Topics (1-3)<br />
A&S 499 Independent Study (1-3)<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Dr. Shirley Shultz Myers, Director<br />
Student Academic Center, Room 1231<br />
The Gallaudet <strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong> is a Learning Community<br />
for the most academically capable <strong>and</strong> motivated students.<br />
The overall goal is ot foster skills, work habits, <strong>and</strong> attitudes<br />
conducive to future achievement <strong>and</strong> lifelong learning. To<br />
this end, the <strong>Program</strong> focuses on linking rigorous, challenging,<br />
<strong>and</strong> innovative curricular offerings with co-curricular<br />
activities. It also serves as a leader in <strong>and</strong> test laboratory of<br />
curricular, co-curricular, <strong>and</strong> extracurricular innovations;<br />
successes may then be replicated for all students.<br />
Admission<br />
Students qualify for admission to the <strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong> in one<br />
of three ways:<br />
●<br />
By obtaining qualifying scores on the Scholastic<br />
Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT).<br />
●<br />
By attaining qualifying scores on Gallaudet University’s<br />
placement tests taken any time after admission (adminis<br />
tered by the Admissions Office through prior arrange<br />
ment) or during NSO.<br />
●<br />
By having a semester degree grade point average of<br />
at least 3.2 <strong>and</strong> submitting an application for <strong>Honors</strong><br />
admission along with three letters of recommendation<br />
from faculty. This option is for students already enrolled<br />
at Gallaudet.<br />
Minimum St<strong>and</strong>ards for Participation in the<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
The student must maintain an institutional GPA of 3.0 to<br />
remain in good st<strong>and</strong>ing in the program. Students whose<br />
semester institutional GPA falls below this minimum will be<br />
placed on <strong>Honors</strong> Probation, but are still eligible to participate<br />
in all aspects of the <strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. When an <strong>Honors</strong><br />
student’s semester institutional GPA is below 3.0 for two<br />
consecutive semesters, he or she will be dismissed from the<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. However, when the dismissed student’s<br />
semester institutional GPA returns to 3.0 or better, he or she<br />
automatically returns to good st<strong>and</strong>ing in the <strong>Honors</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong>.<br />
Graduation with University <strong>Honors</strong><br />
By satisfying certain requirements, <strong>Honors</strong> students may<br />
earn a B.A. or B.S. degree with University <strong>Honors</strong>. While<br />
participation in the <strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong> does not require a<br />
student to pursue an <strong>Honors</strong> degree, talented students will<br />
work to achieve this formal recognition of outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
academic performance. Moreover, the experience of doing a<br />
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Senior <strong>Honors</strong> Project can prepare students for graduate or<br />
professional-level work.<br />
A B.A. or B.S. degree “with University <strong>Honors</strong>” will be<br />
granted to students with a minimum GPA of 3.4 who complete<br />
the following <strong>Honors</strong> requirements with a grade of B or better:<br />
●<br />
Six credits in <strong>Honors</strong> Seminars.<br />
●<br />
Fifteen credits in <strong>Honors</strong> work from the general<br />
education requirements.<br />
● Nine credits of additional <strong>Honors</strong> work.<br />
●<br />
Participation in an off-campus academic program, such<br />
as the Cooperative Internship <strong>Program</strong> or the consortium.<br />
●<br />
Completion of a Senior <strong>Honors</strong> Thesis or Project.<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> Course Offerings<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> course offerings fall into three categories:<br />
●<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> Sections of general education courses: These<br />
sections, limited to <strong>Honors</strong> students, meet general<br />
education requirements or elective requirements.<br />
Sometimes linked, they are more dem<strong>and</strong>ing than<br />
regular sections in terms of content <strong>and</strong> performance<br />
required.<br />
●<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> Option (H-option): <strong>Honors</strong> students may earn<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> credit for a regular course by contracting with<br />
the instructor (with approval of the <strong>Honors</strong> Director)<br />
to complete more challenging <strong>and</strong> indepth work than in<br />
the regular course.<br />
●<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> Seminars: These courses provide an interdisci<br />
plinary approach to topics. Each student will complete<br />
a research project. Guest lecturers <strong>and</strong> off-campus<br />
excursions are common features of the seminars.<br />
Topics vary.<br />
<strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong> Courses Offered<br />
HON 300 <strong>Honors</strong> Seminar (2-3)<br />
An interdisciplinary study of a given topic. The topic will<br />
be examined from the viewpoint of a variety of academic<br />
disciplines. Through readings <strong>and</strong> discussions, students<br />
investigate various aspects of an issue. Although one<br />
professor will coordinate the course, there will be frequent<br />
guest lecturers <strong>and</strong> field trips where appropriate. Topics vary<br />
each semester.<br />
Prerequisite: Admission to the University <strong>Honors</strong> <strong>Program</strong>,<br />
or special permission of the instructor <strong>and</strong> <strong>Honors</strong> director.<br />
Additional prerequisites may be required for given topics.<br />
HON 487 Preparation for Senior <strong>Honors</strong> Project (2)<br />
Intensive development of an approved idea for a project<br />
conducted under the supervision of a project director. While<br />
the prime example of a project is a thesis, other projects<br />
include a creative work, technical innovation, or other work<br />
of originality, depth, <strong>and</strong> rigor that prepares the student for<br />
graduate or professional work. Successful completion of the<br />
course requires submission of a project proposal acceptable to<br />
the project director, a second advisor, <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Honors</strong> Council.<br />
May count toward requirements for the major with permission of<br />
the department.<br />
Prerequisites: Good st<strong>and</strong>ing in the University <strong>Honors</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong>, junior/senior status, permission of appropriate<br />
department(s), <strong>and</strong> permission of the <strong>Honors</strong> Council.<br />
HON 488 Senior <strong>Honors</strong> Project (4)<br />
Completion of project proposed in HON 487. Modification<br />
of the project may be made with the consent of the project<br />
director, a second advisor, <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Honors</strong> Council. Successful<br />
completion of the course requires approval by the <strong>Honors</strong><br />
Council, the project director, <strong>and</strong> a second advisor. May<br />
count toward requirements for the major with permission of<br />
the department.<br />
Prerequisites: Good st<strong>and</strong>ing in the University <strong>Honors</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong>, senior status, permission of appropriate departments,<br />
permission of the <strong>Honors</strong> Council, <strong>and</strong> successful<br />
completion of HON 487.<br />
HON 495 Special Topics (1-3)<br />
In-depth study on special topics, current issues, or areas<br />
of interest not included in other courses <strong>and</strong> not necessarily<br />
interdisciplinary as <strong>Honors</strong> Seminars are.<br />
Prerequisites: Permission of the <strong>Honors</strong> Director. Additional<br />
prerequisites may be required for given topics.<br />
HON 499 Independent Study (1-3)<br />
Intensive supervised study <strong>and</strong> research on topics of the<br />
student’s selection.<br />
Prerequisites: Permission of the <strong>Honors</strong> Director. Additional<br />
prerequisites may be required for given topics.<br />
Interpretation<br />
Dr. Valerie L. Dively, Chair<br />
Dawes House<br />
The Department of Interpretation prepares interpreters to<br />
interact <strong>and</strong> communicate fluently with deaf, hard of hearing,<br />
<strong>and</strong> hearing people, with an appreciation of diversity in deaf<br />
<strong>and</strong> hearing communities.<br />
Interpretation Courses Offered<br />
ITP 660 Practical Skills for Interpreter Educators (1)<br />
This course is designed for interpreter educators who<br />
would like to develop or enhance their skills in teaching<br />
interpreting. Basic approaches to learning theory will be<br />
introduced. The emphasis of this course is on development<br />
of specific skills used in teaching the cognitive tasks<br />
associated with interpreting <strong>and</strong> the evaluation of those<br />
skills. This course is not included in the major.<br />
ITP 661 ASL Intralingual Skills for Interpreters (1)<br />
This course is designed for interpreters or future interpreters<br />
who would like to develop their American Sign <strong>Language</strong><br />
(ASL) skills. Underst<strong>and</strong>ing the source message when it is in<br />
ASL is a crucial skill often overlooked in interpreter education.<br />
The exercises deal with ASL only. Topics include finding<br />
the main point, abstracting, prediction skills, finding key<br />
signs, rephrasing, <strong>and</strong> text analysis. Also included will be<br />
exercises on simple <strong>and</strong> complex ASL utterances. This course<br />
is not included in the major.<br />
Prerequisite: Good comm<strong>and</strong> of ASL<br />
ITP 695 Special Topics (1-3)<br />
Italian<br />
Please see Italian course listing under the Foreign <strong>Language</strong>s,<br />
Literatures, <strong>and</strong> Cultures Department.<br />
Latin<br />
Please see Latin course listing under the Foreign <strong>Language</strong>s,<br />
Literatures, <strong>and</strong> Cultures Department.<br />
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