Multicultural

Catalog description

The primary objective of this course is to provide a framework for students to serve individuals with communication disorders in a culturally responsive way by exploring concepts of multilingualism, cultural identification, public policy, systems of oppression, and evidence-based practice. Students will consider how factors such as age, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, and country of origin influence an individual's interactions. Students will consider how their own cultural identity may influence their clinical interactions and decision-making. Strategies for determining eligibility for speech-language services in multicultural populations will be addressed. Students will learn to collaborate with others to best serve individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.