Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - EDUC 315 E100

Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition (3)

Class Number: 3394

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 220 or PSYC 250 or LING 100. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A review of theories of language acquisition and their relationship to child communication disorders. Topics include: theories of language acquisition; individual and developmental differences in language acquisition; language structure and use in children with diverse disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory disabilities and emotional and behavioral disabilities, interdisciplinary approaches to early intervention in the home, school and community.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students in the course will:

*explore typical and atypical social communication and language development in children and youth.

*construct understandings about social communication, intentionality and agency.

*review current issues related to the assessment and intervention for children and youth with disabilities related to social communication and language.

*review educational practices that support children and youth with disabilities related to social communication and language.

Grading

  • Course Preparation 25%
  • Paper 1 - Development of Social Communication 30%
  • Paper 2 - Social Communication Disorders 35%
  • Presentation 10%

REQUIREMENTS:

A CRC is required for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Reed, Vicki (2018).  An Introduction to Children with Language Disorders. (5th ed). Upper Sadle River Publications: New Jersey Divisi
ISBN: 9780133827095

Registrar Notes:

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