EDHL 308 - Supporting Language and Communication for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, English Language Learners, and Individuals with Language Disorders

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Special Education (SPCE) majors and EDEX 111 ; or Deaf Studies minors and EDHL 114 ; or Speech-language Pathology majors.

Description: Reviews normal language development birth – 12 years and compares it to the language development of children with various types and degrees of hearing loss, English as a second language, and children with language disorders. Emphasizes specific strategies focused on the assessment and development of English language skills in English Language Learners, Deaf/Hard of Hearing children, and children with language disorders.