Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 315 OL01

Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition (3)

Class Number: 4386

Delivery Method: In Person

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:

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:

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.
The implications for intervention for children and adolescents with language and/or social communication disorders.

Grading

  • Assignment 1: Portfolio 10%
  • Online discussions 15%
  • Assignment 2: Observing language abilities of young children 15%
  • Assignment 3: Observing and analyzing development of language abilities 20%
  • Assignment 4: Term Paper 20%
  • Midterm Quiz 20%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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

Additional Readings: available on Canvas; see weekly topics for details

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.