Volume 15, Number 3, Winter 2020

A Phenomenological Study of Multicultural/Multilingual Infusion in Communication Sciences and Disorders

AUTHOR(S):

  • Andrea “Andi” Toliver-Smith, Ph. D. CCC-SLP, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO
  • Gregory C. Robinson, Ph. D. CCC-SLP, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon of multicultural/multilingual infusion (MMI) in communication science and disorders courses from a pedagogical perspective in order to assist future instructors in teaching their students in the area of multicultural issues. Method: The participants were recruited during a National Black Association of Speech, Language, and Hearing (NBASLH) Conference. They completed an online questionnaire with 10 open-ended questions pertaining to how they infused multicultural information into their courses. Results: Survey data revealed various themes that addressed MMI and examples of strategies and activities. Conclusion: The results highlight methods and resources for MMI. The use of MMI as a way to begin eliminating racism with the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders is discussed.

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