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Spring 2011 Courses
EDSP 6420 Educational Audiology
(Section:476, UNO Class Code:20509)
The application of current audiological technology and techniques to deaf education and speech therapy for the deaf. A basic course in audiology for teachers in all areas of Special Education, but particularly for those in deaf education, assessment, and supervision of Special Education.
Wednesdays 5PM-7:45PM
On-line synchronous delivery using Microsoft Live Meeting
EDSP 6440 Language Development and Instructional Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
(Section:476, UNO Class Code: 20510 )
A survey of language development focusing on linguistic principles in language acquisition of hearing and of deaf and hard of hearing children. Linguistic structural attributes of English and American Sign Language will be presented as well as a review of current strategies of language assessment and instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Thursdays 5PM-7:45PM
On-line synchronous delivery using Microsoft Live Meeting
EDSP 6560 Communication and Literacy Development - Birth to Five Years Old
(required for MAT)
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Section:476, UNO Class Code:20509)
This course focuses on typical and atypical language and literacy development and appropriate prevention and intervention procedures for children during the first five years of development.
On-line asynchronous delivery using Blackboard
EDSP 4440 & 4440G Sign Language 1
(4440 Section:001 (undergraduate) UNO Class Code: 20502)
(4440G Section: 001(graduate) UNO Class Code: 20503)
An introduction to sign language and fingerspelling. Receptive and expressive sign language skills will be emphasized with specific focus on the ability to participate in functional communication situational. An overview of the variety of sign systems used in educational settings will be presented.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:15-12:45PM On Campus
EDSP 4450 & 4450/G Sign Language II
(4450 Section:001 (undergraduate) UNO Class Code: 20504)
(4450G Section: 001(graduate) UNO Class Code: 20505)
Prerequisite: EDSP 4440. A course designed to develop both receptive and expressive fluency in Sign Language(s) according to the needs of the individuals in the class.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-2:45PM On Campus
EDSP 6945 Practicum in Education of the Hearing-Impaired Student
(Section:001, UNO Class Code: 20518 )
Prerequisite: consent of department. Field work, observations, seminars, lectures, and/or empirical research projects with hearing impaired children or adults in an academic or rehabilitation setting.
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Location: At school site Arranged
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To apply and register for courses at UNO:
New students or students who have missed a semester must visit http://admissions.uno.edu/app.cfm for application information. Once accepted you may register through the WEBSTAR link on the UNO homepage ( http://www.uno.edu ). All current UNO students can register for these classes as they usually do through WEBSTAR. Once registered you will be entered into your course’s Blackboard site. It is important that you check your course Blackboard site the week before classes to make sure you are ready to attend your first class.
For more information on classes in hearing impairments (D/HH): Dr. Kate Reynolds at kreynold@uno.edu
Unless otherwise noted, all courses offered above are delivered online.
These courses are offered via interactive videoconferencing on the web at http://lalidc.uno.edu. Students MUST have weekly access to a high speed internet connection (DSL, Cable or better), a web camera, and headset with microphone (both available for about $40.00 each at numerous local retailers like Best Buy, Office Depot, Wal-Mart). If you register for an online class you need to download the free Microsoft Live Meeting software on your home computer (you will need a web camera, headset with microphone, PC [not Mac] computer, and cable or DSL internet connection), so read the Live Meeting tips on this web site.
Technical questions? E-mail lalidcsys@uno.edu |
