2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Department of Special Education and Clinical Services
College of Education and Educational Technology
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
EDHL 114 Introduction to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: EDHH majors only
Deals with the different approaches used in teaching students who are deaf or
hard of hearing–manual language, oral language, and total communication. The
historical background of each approach is presented with its strengths and
weaknesses. Criteria for the use of each approach established in consideration
of degree of loss exhibited by the pupil, the age of onset, and the social and
psychological implications.
EDHL 115 Introduction to American Sign Language
1c-1l-1cr
Development of manual dexterity and fluency using fingerspelling. Acquisition of
basic American Sign Language syntax, semantics, vocabulary, and pragmatics.
Practice in acquiring general information from a signed message and conversing
informally on commonly used topics.
EDHL 215 Intermediate American Sign Language I
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 115, 3.0 GPA
Emphasizes comprehension of signed information and development of fluency in
conveying a message in American Sign Language. Modification of signs and
individualization of techniques for instruction/communication with
learning-impaired or multihandicapped deaf learners. (Offered as EDHL 244 prior
to 2003-04)
EDHL 216 Intermediate American Sign Language II
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 115,
215, 3.0 GPA
Development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language,
focusing on idiom-like expressions, number systems, rules, grammar, and
conversational language. Total immersion approach is used.
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in
the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic
identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered
primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
EDHL 307 Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114, 3.0 GPA
Techniques for developing, diagnosing, analyzing, and correcting the speech and
voice problems of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Includes lecture,
demonstration, and special projects.
EDHL 308 Language for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114, 3.0 GPA
Development and remediation of language of the hearing impaired. Language sampling and diagnostics, sentence patterning, and analytic versus natural
teaching methods. Structuring a communicative environment.
EDHL 315 Manually Coded English
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114,
115,
215, 3.0 GPA
Provides the basics of using Manually Coded English (MCE) as an instructional tool. Rationale for MCE is emphasized with special consideration of
reasons for appropriateness of approach. Sign systems used with deaf and
hard-of-hearing persons, as well as other exceptional individuals, are included
with emphasis on signing according to acceptable syntactical English structure.
EDHL 316 Interpreting for Teachers
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 115,
215,
315
Provides future teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students with basic
competency in interpreting from spoken English to sign language and from sign
language to spoken English. Includes ethics of interpreting, the role of an
interpreter, and basic interpreting principles. Extensive practice is required.
EDHL 329 Teaching–Collaborative Practicum I
var-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114,
115,
215,
216,
360; 3.0 GPA
Provides actual contact with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Practica
will be set up in appropriate school/clinic/itinerant programs where the
academic needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing are being addressed.
Behavioral observation and collaboration skills are developed initially to
prepare students to work in instructional pairs. Guidance in the development and
execution of lesson plans is provided. Instructional collaboration is
emphasized. Written reports of the practica are submitted and discussed.
EDHL 330 Teaching–Collaborative Practicum II
var-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 329, 3.0 GPA
Provides actual contact with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Practica
will be set up in appropriate school/clinic/itinerant programs where the
academic needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing are being addressed.
Behavioral observation and collaboration skills are developed initially to
prepare students to work in instructional pairs. Guidance in the development and
execution of lesson plans is provided. Instructional collaboration is
emphasized. Written reports of the practica are submitted and discussed. A
continuation of EDHL 329 and includes peer support and supervision of students
in
EDHL 329.
EDHL 360 General Methodology for Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons I
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114,
115,
215, 3.0 GPA
Provides a systematic coverage of the basic procedures for maintaining legal
educational mandates (IDEA) and teaching curriculum subjects. Includes the
development of an Evaluation Report and Individualized Education Plan and
adaptive methods of instruction for teaching mathematics and science. The
Pennsylvania K-12 Academic Standards are used to guide the construction of
lessons that are developmentally appropriate and follow current best practices
in education.
EDHL 361 General Methodology for Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons II
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114,
115,
215,
216,
3.0 GPA
Provides a systematic coverage of the basic procedures for teaching curriculum
subjects to deaf or hard-of-hearing students. Includes the technology-enhanced
development of lesson plans and unit plans as well as adaptive methods of
instruction for teaching language arts
(reading-writing-listening-speaking/signing), social studies/deaf studies, and
health. The Pennsylvania K-12 Academic Standards are used to guide the
construction of lessons that are developmentally appropriate and follow current
best practices in the education of deaf or hard-of-hearing students. The second
half of a two-part general methods course sequence.
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 114,
115,
215,
216,
315,
316, 3.0 GPA
Studies the evolution of signs; dialectical sign systems. Analysis and
comparison of the linguistic similarities/differences of various sign languages.
Direct translation of written or spoken information on specific topics using
American Sign Language or Signed English. Practice using conversation on both a
social and academic level. (Offered as EDHL 331 prior to 2003-04)
EDHL 451 Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
EDHL 308, 3.0 GPA
Presents basic concepts of developmental reading instruction and systematic
coverage of the methods of teaching reading to students who are deaf or hard of
hearing from readiness stages through upper school. (Offered as EDHL 351 prior
to 2003-04)
EDHL 465 Parent-Preschool Programs for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
EDEX 112,
EDHL 114,
307,
308,
SPLP 334, 3.0 GPA
Developing home/preschool programs for parents and infants who are deaf or hard
of hearing (0-3 years). Teaching speech, language, speechreading, use of
residual hearing, and developing readiness skills at the preschool level.
(Offered as EDHL 365 prior to 2003-04)
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in
the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic
identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for
upper-level undergraduate students.
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department
chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the
curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member.
Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
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