Brown, W.S., Jr., Chair; Blischak, D.;Carpenter, R.; Cassissi, N.J.; Cline, R.J.; Crandell, C.C.; Crary, M.A.; Dyson, A.T.; Gerhardt, K.J., Gonzales-Rothi, L.J.; Griffiths, S.K.; Henderson, L.; Holmes, A.E.; Kemker, F.J.; Kricos, P.B.; leGrand, H.; Logan, K.J.; Lombardino, L.J.; Markel, N.N.; Roberts, K.W.; Rothman, H.B.; Sapienza, C.; Scholes, R.J.; Schulz, G.M.; Stevens, J.; Vinson, B.P.; Wharton, P.; Williams, W.N.

Undergraduate Coordinator: H.B. Rothman

Graduate Coordinator: S.K. Griffiths

Office: Dauer 336 (392-2113)

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An investigation of the role of communication in creating images of gender roles, differences in male/
female communication styles, and the implications of those images and styles for male/female relationships in a variety of contexts. GR-E†

Survey of theory, research and practice of communication in the contexts of health care and health promotion.
GR-E†

Emphasizes research and applications of interpersonal communication in health provider/client relationships and in the intermediary strategies for disseminating health information.

Seminar study of theory and research in a specific area of communication.

The design, implementation and reporting of an original research project by the student.

A communication course adjusted to a specific professional discipline, the discipline to be determined by need. Covers major elements of organizational communication with emphasis on composition of reports, proposals, letters and memos, manuals and oral presentations. Course materials and assignments are relevant to the specific discipline. (C) GR-E†

An introduction to human speech production, classification, and transcription. Includes intensive training in the use of the International Phonetics Alphabet for transcribing American English.

An interdisciplinary course exploring a range of dynamic interactions in human communication. Topics will include pre- and post-natal communication, development of speech, parent/child communication, vocal/nonvocal communication, noise pollution and prosthetic devices. Normal and abnormal aspects of communication processes will be covered. (S)

Basic principles of Speech Pathology and Audiology including consideration of the types of incidence, recognition and cause of speech, language and hearing disorders.

An introduction to scientific methodologies, physics of sound and elementary instrumentation related to human speech communication.

Concepts and principles relevant to the normal hearing processes: acoustics, gross anatomy, psychophysical methods and basic subjective correlates of the auditory system.

An introduction to elementary anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.

Students participate in 25 hours of supervised clinical observations of diagnostic and remediation at the UF Speech and Hearing Clinic.

To provide students with a basic understanding of the structures and functions of the human nervous system and the neurological processes involved in communication and related functions and their disorders.

This course addresses the following speech based disorders of communication: phonology motor speech; resonatory; voice and stuttering.

Basic techniques in pure-tone and speech audiometry, measurements of middle-ear function and test interpretation. Supervised clinical/laboratory experience in hearing testing.

Methods in auditory training and speechreading with hearing-impaired individuals and overview of aural rehabilitation.

Study of stages and processes of language acquisition in addition to diagnosis and treatment, and observation of language disorders in children.

This course addresses the following language based disorders of communication: specific language impairment in children; traumatic brain injury; aphasia; dementia.

An investigation of language and social processes.

Survey of theory and research in nonverbal communication including eye behavior, facial expressions, gestures and vocal cues.

A critical examination of selected theories in interpersonal communication. Topics include systems theory and the coordinated management of meaning.

A survey of theory and research on communication in the context of small groups. Emphasis on decision-making communication processes.

A project, reading or research course.