AUDE 5440 - Manual Communication I

1 credit hour

This course will provide a focus on improving communication abilities and utilizing varying strategies to enhance receptive and expressive clinical information. A history of manual communication systems including American Sign Language will be examined and demonstrated through Total Communication. Students will be exposed to the history and culture of the deaf community and how this special population can best be served in their clinical practice. Students will gain experience in receptive and expressive fingerspelling and signs of medical terminology. Additionally, students will be asked to reflect upon several articles and a novel providing insight into the role of the Deaf community.