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INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE
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ACQUISITION
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This course reviews 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, and interdisciplinary approaches to early intervention in
the home, school, and community.
PREREQUISITE(S):
EDUC 220 or PSYC 250.
TExT(s):
Kuder, S. J.(2008).
Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities
(3rd ed.). Pearson Education.
Gleason, B. (2005).
The Development of Language
(7th ed.). Pearson Education.
REQUIREMENTS:
Online introduction (0% but mandatory)
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Using CHILDES and CLAN (0% but mandatory)
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Analysis of phonology constraints
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10%
Summary of reading selections 1
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10%
Language sample analysis ?
20%
Summary of reading selections 2
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10%
Article review ?
20%
Final exam ?
30%
Refer to exam schedule on the CODE web site www.sfu.ca/code.
NOTE:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for
Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csd_office@sfu.ca
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DELIVERY MODE:
(To view computer requirements for this course, go to www.sfu.ca/code,
click on "CODE
Courses/Outlines," then department name to find the online course outline. Then click on the
MODE OF
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"computer requirements" link.)
DELIVERY
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Need to use CLAN software and CHILDES database.
NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY
Course materials and service fee
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$40.00
FEES:
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Deposit for additional materials
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$0.00
Note: Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other information.
Please pick it up at the Centre or ask that it be mailed when registering on g0SFU.
1300 West Mall Centre
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Web: www.sfu.calcode
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Toll Free in Canada: 1.800.663.1411
