Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - EDUC 315 OL01

Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition (3)

Class Number: 4040

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • 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 DETAILS:


 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

There are three broadly-stated objectives students are expected to know and understand:

  1. Past and current conceptions of language acquisition and social communication.
  2. How this knowledge translates into real-world contexts for children with and without language and/or social communication disorders.
  3. The implications for intervention for children and adolescents with language and/or social communication disorders.

Grading

  • Group Discussions 15%
  • Assignments (4) 65%
  • Midterm Exam 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Reed, V. A. (2018). An introduction to children with language disorders.(5th ed.). Upper Saddle River:NJ: Pearson. ISBN: 9780133827095
ISBN: 9780133827095

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.