A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

A survey of communication development and disorders across the lifespan. A multicultural perspective will be used to explore the etiologies, symptoms, and social implications of the various disorders of language, speech and hearing. (Gen.Ed. U)

This course will examine the relationship between commercialized systems of representation and the way that gender and sexuality are thought of and organized in the culture. In particular, we will look at how commercial imagery impacts upon gender identity and the process of gender socialization. Central to this discussion will be the related issues of sexuality and sexual representation (and the key role played by advertising).

The nature and several functions of film, including narrative and nonnarrative approaches to film communication. Topics include: the components of film expression (composition, movement, editing, sound, setting, and acting); designs in screen narrative; film's relationship to other arts and media; and its role as an instrument of social reflection and change.

The nature and several functions of film, including narrative and nonnarrative approaches to film communication. Topics include: the components of film expression (composition, movement, editing, sound, setting, and acting); designs in screen narrative; film's relationship to other arts and media; and its role as an instrument of social reflection and change.

This course will explore the use of media (radio, television, Internet, video games, magazines, etc.) by young people in the United States, and discuss the role of media consumption in the formation of thoughts, attitudes, and behavior in children and teens. Among the topics discussed will be the amount of time young people spend with media, preferred content and opinions about media, and media effects on socialization. Developmental changes in childhood and adolescence will be explored in relation to relationships formed with media.