2007-08 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

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 are 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

2c-1l-2cr

Prerequisites: EDHL 115, 3.0 GPA required for EDHL majors, 2.8 GPA for EDHL minors

Emphasizes vocabulary expansion, comprehension of signed information, and development of fluency in conveying a message in American Sign Language. Focuses on idiom-like expressions, number systems, rules, grammar, and conversational language. Total immersion approach is used. (Offered as EDHL 244 prior to 2003-04)

EDHL 281 Special Topics

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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.

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EDHL 308 Language for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons

3c-0l-3cr

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 314 Deaf Culture

3c-0l-3cr

A survey of sociocultural factors that define deaf persons as members of a cultural minority. Includes an examination of deaf history, a review of contributions of deaf persons to American society, and hearing attitudes toward sign language and deaf culture.

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, 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.

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EDHL 330 Teaching–Collaborative Practicum II

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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; 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, 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.

EDHL 415 ASL Pedagogy

1c-1l-1cr

Prerequisites: EDHL 114, 115, 215, 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.

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)

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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)

EDHL 481 Special Topics

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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.

EDHL 482 Independent Study

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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