Connecting Across Languages

Multilingual Experiences and Approaches in Communication Sciences

Wednesday, September 17
7:30 – 9:00 p.m., ET

Free Virtual Zoom Event

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About This Event

Join us for an engaging and informative session focused on multilingual perspectives within the CSD field. This interactive event brings together multilingual students and professionals to share their experiences and expertise in supporting diverse linguistic communities. This session combines panel discussions and breakout room sessions to help emerging clinicians develop practical skills and gain valuable resources for working with multilingual clients, patients, and students.

Attendees will gain: 

  • An opportunity to connect with multilingual students and professionals in the CSD field. 
  • Enhanced skills for supporting multilingual clients, patients, and students with confidence and effectiveness. 
  • Introduction to basic phrases in various sign and spoken languages to improve initial client interactions.
  • Practical techniques for working effectively with interpreters, transliterators, and translators. 
  • Deeper understanding of linguistic diversity, including syntax, grammar, dialects, and the social impact of language variations.

      Be part of a conversation that deepens your understanding of how linguistic diversity enriches our field and the communities we serve. 

      Special Guests 

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      Maryam Salehomoum, PhD
      Academic Faculty 
      Emerson College

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      Karissa Terry
      AUD Student 
      University of Memphis

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      Alejandra Ullauri, AuD, MPH
      Founder & Course Instructor 
      Audiology En Español

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      Emma Xuedi Yang
      SLP Student 
      Teachers College, Columbia University

      Additional Special Guests TBA

      Who Should Attend?

      Undergraduate and graduate students. Participants are encouraged to ask questions. 

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