Course Descriptions: Interpersonal Communications & Speech

COC 100 Basic Speech Skills (annual)
Developing appropriate speaking skills with emphasis on voice, diction, and correction of foreign accent. By department referral.
3 credits.

COC 101-102 Fundamentals of Speech (annual)
Techniques of public speaking which includes the delivery of several speeches during the course of the program.
Prerequisite: COC 100 or exemption. 3 credits.

COC 110 Practicum in Speech To be taken in conjunction with COC 310. .5 credits.

COC 121 Logic in Communication (bi-annual O)
The adequacy of observation and testimony, validity of inference and expert opinion; logical organization in composition; fallacies in the context of human relations and the mass media.
3 credits.

COC 204 Oral Interpretation of Literature (upon request)
A consideration of the artistic standards governing the understanding and appreciation of literature as it is communicated orally. Techniques in ascertaining the purpose, ideas and moods of the author are developed.
Prerequisite: COC 101. 3 credits.

COC 205 Discussion (bi-annual E)
A comprehensive study of the methods, principles, and types of discussion. The course includes the weighing of evidence and argument, and practice in discussion forms.
Prerequisite: COC 101. 3 credits.

COC 208 Phonetics (annual)
The study of the sounds of the English language and its application to speech correction. Introduces the student to basic anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism. Identification of acoustic properties of speech sounds and their phonetic application. Instruction in reading and transcribing of the International Phonetic Alphabet of American English patterns. Prerequisite (or corequisite) COC 101. 3 credits.

COC 209 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech (annual)
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology and neuromusculare systems pertaining to speech, language, and hearing. The interaction of the respiratory system with phonation and its modification by resonation and articulation will be emphasized. Neural control of speech production and the cerebral organization of language will be discussed.
Prerequisites: COC 101 and COC 208. 3 credits.

COC 210 Normal Language and Speech Development
The study of normal language acquisition and development. Special emphasis on linguistic, cognitive, perceptual, and psychological factors.
Prerequisite: COC 101 and corequisite: COC 208. 3 credits.

COC 308 Introduction to Hearing Science/Acoustics (annual)
Anatomy and physiology of the ear, psychoacoustics of the speech mechanism, and applications to speech pathology.
Prerequisites: COC 101, COC 208. 3 credits.

COC 309 Introduction to Audiology I (annual)
An introduction to the disorders of hearing loss, measurement and evaluation of hearing. Basic clinical testing and interpretation of tests results will be taught. A weekly lab utilizing state-of-the art equipment is included in this course. Pure tone audiometry, basic speech audiometry, impedance testing and masking will be taught.
Prerequisites: COC 208, COC 209, COC 210, COC 308. 4 credits.

COC 310 Speech Pathology I - Communication Disorders (annual)
Introduction to Etiology and Diagnosis. For speech disorders related to articulation, phonology, language, voice, stuttering cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, hearing and mental retardation. 5 hours of observation to be included.
To be taken in conjunction with COC 110. Prerequisites: COC 208, COC 209, COC 210. 3 credits.

COC 311 Introduction to Audiology II (annual)
Diagnostics incorporating sight of lesion testing, vestibular function, advanced audiometry, hearing conservation and auditory rehabilitation. This course has a weekly lab.
Prerequisite COC 309. 4 credits.

COC 352 Internship in Communications (upon request)
Field placement in one or two communications enterprises. Student is required to observe and participate in the communications field for 60 hours. Evaluation sessions by faculty and professional personnel in charge of the individual intern's program. 3 credits.

COC 401 Speech Pathology Rehabilitation (annual)
The rehabilitation and therapeutic approaches to communications disorders such as delayed language, articulation, phonology, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, voice, stuttering, hearing, and aphasia. This course will include early intervention at ages 0-3 and a discussion of Alzheimer's disease. This course also features a weekly lab with hands-on experience and utilization of speech materials, audiovisuals and guest lecturers. A supervised clinical practicum where the student is an observer for no less than 25 hours is also part of the course. Note: The practicum is fully supervised by an ASHA certified member of our faculty at all times. Students are placed at various sites such as The FTH Speech and Hearing Center, as well as the Out-patient Clinic of Coney Island Hospital.
Prerequisite: COC310. 5 credits.

COC 402 Senior Speech Seminar -Current Issues in Communications
Topics vary and are based on contemporary issues and concerns. Open to Seniors only.
3 credits.

COC 481-482 Independent Study
Prerequisite: Permission of the department and the Dean. Credits by arrangement.