Communicative Sciences and Disorders 480
Multicultural Issues in Speech, Language, & Hearing
Monday & Wednesday 12:40-2:00
3 credits—Curry Health Center Lower Level 008
Fall 2011
INSTRUCTOR: Amy M. Glaspey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
EMAIL:
PHONE: 406-243-2106
OFFICE: Curry Health Center, 025
POSTAL ADDRESS: Dept. of Communicative Sciences & Disorders, 32 Campus Dr., Missoula, MT 59812
OFFICE HOURS: 2:10-3:20Monday/Wednesday or by appointment
COURSE WEBSITE: Blackboard
Mission of Communicative Sciences and Disorders program
The mission of The University of Montana, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders academic and clinical program is to mentor students of strong personal character and to establish in them a commitment to lifelong learning and interest in the process of communication. It is to develop, within each student, compassion toward their clients and a research posture in their service delivery. Through the program’s emphasis on typical and atypical speech, language, and hearing, students gain knowledge, skills, and values that foster their individual growth as well as a passion for contributing to society and improving the lives of others.
Place of Course in Program: The purpose of this three-credit course is to provide students with an overview of issues that affect treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders when involved with a multicultural population. Students will gain exposure to assessment and treatment approaches, distinguishing a difference from a disorder, and general characteristics from a selection of target populations. The course fulfills a departmental requirement for a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and meets requirements for the Knowledge and Skills Acquisition Standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Course Description: Topics include: dynamics of community and culture; strategies to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds; learning English as a second language; and phonological and linguistic analysis of differences between Standard English speakers and culturally diverse populations. International differences in service delivery.
Required Textbook and Course Materials: A text is not required for this course. All readings and materials for the course will be posted weekly on Blackboard.
Course Objectives and Outcomes:
The student will:
- Define multicultural concepts and issues
- Differentiatea difference from a disorder
- Develop cultural self-awareness
- Develop multicultural awareness
- Demonstrate knowledge of normative characteristics
- Identify differences in bilingual development from monolingual development
- Demonstrate knowledge of within-group differences
- Display respect for cultural differences
- Critique the literature and market for cultural relevance and bias
Examinations: Understanding of the course material will be assessed with two examinations (80 points each) during the semester, and a Final Examination (80 points). The Final will not be comprehensive; however, many topics will build on previous material. The exams may include questions in the following format: multiple-choice, matching, fill-in the blank, short answer, and true/false. Exam questions will be taken from the lectures, course materials, readings, and assignments.
Exam delivery: Exams will be administered on paper during class on the designated dates. Distance students are required to make arrangements for an approved proctor or come to campus to take the exams. Please see instructions that will be posted on Blackboard.
Exam schedule: October 6 (12:40-2:00pm), November 3 (12:40-2:00pm), and December 17 (8:00-10:00am)
Assignments: Students will complete two assignments. The assignments differ in expectations and specific instructions will be distributed on Blackboard during the term. Assignments from Face-to-Face students will be submitted as hard copies. Distance students will submit assignments using the "Assignment" tool. This tool is a link that is embedded into the posting of the assignment. Create a .pdf or .doc file of your work in one document. Do not sendseparate documents, post documents to an external server for me to search and find, or send to my email. If I cannot open your file, it is considered late (see late policy below). Also, be sure that you are submitting the correct version of your work. The version that issubmitted will be graded.
Assignment 1. Self analysis of personal culture (30 points).
Assignment 2. Paper: Cultural bias critique in speech-language pathology (60 points).
Graduate Student Assignments: In addition to the above assignments, graduate students will further demonstrate their multicultural skills to fulfill requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Acquisition Standards as defined by the American-Speech-Language Hearing Association by completing two additional assignments.
Assignment 3G. Ethnographic Interview and Summary of Practicum Client (40 points).
Assignment 4G. Oral Presentation of Ethnographic Interview and Summary of Practicum client (20 points)
Participation: Students will participate in activities during the class sessions and online forums that are presented in conjunction with lectures including: discussions, written responses, and group work. These activities will occur throughout the term and will be graded (approximately 30 points total). Students will not be able to make-up participation points if activities are missed.
Grading Criteria: Undergraduate students may earn a total of 360 points from exams, assignments, and participation. Graduate students may earn a total of 420 points from exams, assignments, and participation. The grading scale is as follows:
A+ / A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C+ / C / C- / D+ / D / D- / F97-100% / 93-96% / 90-92% / 87-89% / 83-86% / 80-82% / 77-79% / 73-76% / 70-72% / 67-69% / 63-66% / 60-62% / 59↓
Course Policy
Absences: Students must notify Dr. Glaspey of serious circumstances that result in a missed exam or final in order to be considered for rescheduling. Should an unforeseen event such as hospitalization or family emergency result in missing the final exam, students must consult with Dr. Glaspey regarding possible accommodations to be determined at the discretion of the professor; furthermore, students may be asked to provide written verification of the circumstances.
Final: The Final is scheduled at8:00-10:00am on Friday, December 17th. Students may not take the exam early. Please make your travel and work plans accordingly.
Late assignments: Work submitted late will result in the reduction of 5 points per day the assignment is late. Students are encouraged to turn assignments in on-time.
Academic Honesty: Students are expected to adhere to academic conduct policies of the University of Montana as explained in Section IV of your Student Handbook:
“Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. Academic misconduct is defined as all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to: (1) plagiarism, (2) misconduct during an examination or academic exercise, (3) unauthorized possession of examination or other course materials, (4) tampering with course materials, (5) submitting false information, (6) submitting work previously presented in another course, (7) improperly influencing conduct, (8) substituting, or arranging substitution, for another student during an examination or other academic exercise, (9) facilitating academic dishonesty, and (10) Altering transcripts, grades, examinations, or other academically related documents.”
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is further defined in the University of Montana’s Student Conduct Code as “Representing another person’s words, ideas, data, or materials as one’s own.” Students must acknowledge the work of others using appropriate referencing procedures as described in the APA Manual. Students may be penalized for plagiarism under academic misconduct policies, which may include disciplinary sanctions, suspension, or expulsion.
Special Assistance for Disability: If you are a student with medical, learning, or other disability, and in need of reasonable course modifications, please contact the Disability Services Office to assist you in developing a plan to address program modifications (406) 243-2243, Lommasson Center 154. Next, please schedule an appointment with me to discuss implementation of modifications in the course. For more information please visit:
Tutoring: Two tutoring programs are available to students, one administered by the TRiO and the other by the Undergraduate Advising Center; both are located in Corbin Hall. More information on TRiO, visit TRiO at Lommasson Center 154, call 406-243-5032, or log on to The Undergraduate Advising Center is located in the Lommasson Center 269, or you can visit
Writing Center: The Writing Center is available to help you improve your writing skills. Writing instructors are available to help you plan and develop your thoughts. For more information, visit them online at: email or call (406) 243-2266.
Foreign Exchange Students and Scholars: The office of Foreign Student and Scholar Services (FSSS) is available for general counseling and provides direct support services, consultation, and liaison. Staff members at FSSS are available to help with academic advising, cultural adjustment, financial problems, and other issues. The FSSS office is in the Lommasson Center, Room 219. For more information, contact or visit
**Tentative Class Schedule: Subject to change as needed (especially, the last third of the course).
Exam Due Dates
8/30 / Intro to syllabus & definitions / Live/CSD / *Readings & discussion
9/1 / Cultural sensitivity: Intro / Live/CSD / posted weekly *Discussions due on
9/6 / Labor Day Holiday / --- / Sundays by 11:55pm.
9/8 / Cultural sensitivity: Ethnography / Live/CSD / *Follow online schedule
9/13 / Cultural sensitivity: Value Patterns / Live/CSD
9/15 / Cultural sensitivity: Identities / Live/CSD
9/20 / Cultural sensitivity: Culture shock / Live/CSD
9/22 / Cultural views on disability / Live/CSD / Assignment 1, 12:40 pm
9/27 / Dialects: Regional, Social, Language / Live/CSD
9/29 / Dialects: African American English / Live/CSD
10/4 / Dialects: Accent modification / Live/CSD
10/6 / Exam / Exam / Exam
10/11 / Bilingualism: Intro/Development / Live/CSD
10/13 / Assessment / Live/CSD
10/18 / Assessment: Bilingualism / Live/CSD
10/20 / Treatment / Live/CSD
10/25 / Treatment: Bilingualism / Live/CSD
10/27 / Bilingualism Overview / SLP.com
11/1 / English Language Learners / SLP.com
11/3 / Exam / Exam / Exam
11/8 / Spanish/Latino Culture / Live/CSD
11/10 / Chinese Cultural Experiences w/Dr. Hampton / Live/CSD
11/15 / Middle Eastern Culture / Live/CSD / Assignment 2, 12:40 pm
11/17 / Using an interpreter / Bb
11/22 / Gender and sexual preference / Live/CSD
11/24 / Happy Thanksgiving! / ---
11/29 / Low Socio-economic status/homelessness / Live/CSD / Assignment 3G, 12:40pm
12/1 / Deaf Culture / Bb
12/6 / Native American; Graduate presentations / Live/CSD / Assignment 4G
12/8 / Australian Aboriginals w/Dr. Yonovitz / Live/CSD
12/13 / International adoption / Bb
12/17 / Final Examination: Friday, 8:00-10:00am / Exam / Exam