Learning Activities

Complete a course in a related field that focuses on some aspect of linguistic, cultural or economic variation that is relevant to SLP or AUD. (This coursework may also be used to fulfill the "related fields" requirement in your MA or AUD program plan if it is at the 4xxx level or higher.)
Complete a directed studies course with a faculty member on a particular topic related to linguistic or cultural diversity.
Complete a written term paper or presentation on linguistic, cultural or economic variation and its relevance to speech, language or hearing disorders. (This project may also fulfill requirements for one of the required courses in the MA or AUD).
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Provide translating/interpreting services for clinical assessments, intervention, counseling or in-services on one or more occasions.
Participate in an approved clinical practicum with a master clinician with recognized expertise in serving linguistically or culturally diverse children or adults.
Compile or develop clinical resources that may be used in the assessment, treatment, counseling or referral of culturally or linguistically diverse clients and their families. Copies of these projects can be archived in the SLHS department or shared with the local chapter of NSSHLA. Sample projects are to: (1) develop a list of local or national resources (such as websites, materials and locations of support groups or providers) relevant to Spanish-speakers and their families with hearing loss or head injury; or (2) create culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials (audio tapes, video tapes, brochures) on communication disorders to address the needs of different language groups; (3) develop a reading list of "cultural considerations" to be used in educating parents on language facilitation techniques for young children; or (4) develop a portfolio that explores in depth the cultural and linguistic characteristics and heterogeneity of a particular cultural or linguistic group that interests you (e.g., white Lutheran Midwesterners of Scandinavian heritage; Black speakers of African American English in the Midwest; the Somali community in Minnesota etc.).
Other

Participate in original research on a topic related to linguistic, cultural or economic variation in the area of speech, language or hearing. This may be an independent study, a volunteer or paid research assistantship on approved projects, or completed as part of a thesis (SLP) or capstone (AUD) project.
Present research findings in a public venue (at a local, national or international research forum or conference).
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Attend monthly meetings of the Multicultural Affairs Committee of the MN Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Attend scientific presentations on language or cultural diversity at professional conferences.
Complete ASHA continuing education programs related to issues in cultural or linguistic diversity. Examples of these activities include video/CD programs on assessment and intervention available in the SLHS department as well as articles printed in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools or the Perspectives publication of Special Interest Division 14 as well as some special issues of SIDs or journals.
Present on a professional topic related to cultural or linguistic diversity to students, professionals or a community group.
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Regular participation in the on-campus or community-based Spanish Vocational Group.
Initiate, instruct or participate in a vocational group in another language (e.g., ASL).
Develop materials for the Spanish or other language vocational groups.
Complete a language class at the U or in the community setting.
Volunteer to work with a group of non-native speakers of English through a local community group or campus organization. Examples of such service include working with adults learning to read, tutoring children, or working with a social group or athletic team. Local organizations that provide different service learning opportunities include Neighborhood House, Big Brother/Big Sister, the YWCA, and Courage Center.
Participate in an international exchange program while an enrolled graduate student.
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