Topic 1: Bilingualism: Language Development and Disorders. Examine bilingual language development and the manifestation of speech and language disorders in bilingual children with a special focus on Spanish-English bilingualism. Explore disorder areas including developmental language disorders, speech sound disorders, fluency, and reading disabilities. Consider bilingual language development in cultural and linguistic contexts. Discuss communication disorders including evidence-based practices in interventions for bilingual children. Communication Sciences and Disorders 352 (Topic 1) and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 352 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.

Topic 2: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Examine augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) approaches for individuals with severe communication impairments. Explore foundational information for providing or referring services in AAC. Only one of the following may be counted: Communication Sciences and Disorders 352 (Topic: Augmentatv/Alternatv Comm); 352 (Topic 2); Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 352 (Topic 2).

Topic 3: Bilingualism Across the Lifespan. Explore the consequences of bilingualism on brain and mind across the lifespan. Survey current issues related to bilingualism as they pertain to speech-language pathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.