COMD 420

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Neurofoundations of Language, Speech, and Hearing

Communication Disorders David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying normal and impaired language, speech, and hearing processes.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Building Blocks

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic building blocks from cell to brain as those building blocks contribute to the areas of speech, language, and hearing.

Title

Neural System Integration

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to integrate various neural systems and their interaction as the central nervous system formulates and modifies neural information in the processing of speech, language, and hearing as part of their clinical foundation.

Title

Theoretical Model

Learning Outcome

Be able to construct a theoretical model of neurological involvement in peripheral and central disorders involving speech, language, and hearing function as part of their clinical foundation.