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MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
FROM
RE:
Senate
Jon Driver, Vice-President, Academic and
Provost, and Chair, SCUP
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Full Program Proposal for a Certiflcatgjflf^he Linguistics of Speech
Science (SCUP 11-32R)
DATE
November 16, 2011
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At its October 26, 2011 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the Full Program Proposal for a Certificate
in the Linguistics of Speech Science in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences.
Motion
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the Full Program Proposal for a
Certificate in the Linguistics
of Speech Science in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences.
encl.
c: D. Mellow
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF THE WORLD
Department of Linguistics
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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To:
Sarah Dench
Director, University Curriculum & Institutional Liaison
Office of the Vice-President Academic
Simon Fraser University
From:
Dean Mellow,
Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Subject:
Revised Full Program Proposal for a Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science
Date:
October 31, 2011
Dear Sarah Dench,
I am attaching a revised version of the Full Program Proposal for a Certificate in the Linguistics
of
Speech Science. If you require any further clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Uptaergraduate
Chair
lartment of Linguistics
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SCUP 11-32
SFU
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AND
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
FROM
8888 University Drive,
Bumaby, BC
Canada V5A1S6
TEL: 778.782.4636
FAX: 778.782.5876
Senate Committee on University Priorities
Bill Krane, Chair
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (SCUS 11-33b)
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its meeting of June 2,
2011, gives rise to the following recommendations:
Motion:
That SCUP approve and recommend to Senate the Full Program Proposal for the Certificate
in Speech Science in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences.
The relevant documentation for review by SCUP is attached.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF THE WORLD
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MEMO
SFU
FACULTY OF
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCUSll-33b
TO:
Jo Hinchliffe, Secretary
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
FROM: Paul Budra, Chair
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Curriculum Committee
RE:
Full Program Proposal: Certificate in Speech Science
DATE: May 24, 2011
On May 19, 2011, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Curriculum
Committee approved the attached full program proposal for a Certificate in
Speech Science. The Notice of Intent was forwarded to SCUP on July 21, 2010.
Would you please place this item on the agenda of the next meeting of SCUS.
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Full Program Proposal
Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science
Department of Linguistics
Simon Fraser University
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Executive Summary
The Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science provides an understanding of the
sound system and grammatical system of language and applies that knowledge to language
acquisition, speech-language pathology, and elective topics such as applied phonetics and
neurolinguistics. The Certificate is intended for students who have been admitted to Simon
Fraser University. These students may major in a variety of areas including Linguistics,
Cognitive
Science,
Communication,
French,
Health
Sciences,
Kinesiology,
and
Psychology.
Some students who complete the Certificate will do so as part of preparation for graduate
study in Canada in order to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Students who
do not continue with graduate study in Canada may work as an assistant to a therapist or assist a
family that has a child with special needs. International students who complete the Certificate
may return to their home country to pursue graduate level training and/or to work in clinical
settings. In addition to speech therapy and rehabilitation, other applications of this Certificate
include neurosurgical planning, voice training, and voice authentication.
The proposed Certificate only includes the Linguistics courses that are required or
suggested for graduate programs in Speech Pathology or Audiology. Students who apply for
those graduate programs will also need to complete courses in other areas such as Psychology
and Physics.
The proposed Certificate consists of 18 units of coursework. This advanced,
professionally-oriented certificate primarily includes upper division courses. The program will
be located at SFU Burnaby. The Certificate will draw only upon existing faculty resources and
courses within the Department of Linguistics. No new courses or faculty positions are required.
Evidence of student interest
Within SFU and in Canadian society, the demand for professional language training is
very high. Undergraduate students in the Departmentof Linguistics have repeatedly requested
that this Certificate be developed (to the 2009 External Review Committee, to the Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee, and to faculty who teach courses about acquisition, phonetics, speech
science, and neurolinguistics). The students believe that the Certificate will enhance their
prospects for admission to graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology,
improving their career prospects. Each year, several graduates of SFU Linguistics programs
(majors and minors) are accepted into graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology at the
University of Alberta, UBC, and other universities in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
In February 2009, Dr. Valter Ciocca (the Director of the UBC School of Audiology and Speech
Sciences) gave a presentation at SFU to potential applicants to his program. He supported the
creation of this Certificate.
Many SFU graduates assist speech pathologists in clinical settings (hospitals, schools,
private practices) or work with families in which a family member requires speech therapy.
Many
of these students already complete this set of courses to enhance their professional
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opportunities. These students believe that the Certificate will enhance their work opportunities in
these areas.
The parents of Linguistics students are also keenly interested in having this Certificate
available to their children. At the Annual Information Evenings for prospective students and their
families, parents have been very enthusiastic about professional language training for their
children. Parents in particular were very enthusiastic about the possibility of an undergraduate
Certificate that could focus their children toward a possible career in speech sciences. This
specific labeling of a student's skills and accomplishments was very attractive to parents as they
contemplated whether SFU would be a good choice for their children. In addition, when parents
have attended graduation with their children in recent years, the students and their parents have
both lamented the absence of a Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science that would more
clearly identify the skill set of the graduates.
Enrolment plan
It is difficult to predict exactly how many students would complete any new Certificate.
In addition to the current strong interest, a formal Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science
would draw more attention to speech-related courses at SFU, and may encourage more students
to explore their interests in this area. For our initial course planning, we estimate that the number
of Certificate graduates per year could range from 10 to 50.
This estimated range builds from the number of graduates of the Teaching ESL (English
as a Second Language) Linguistics Certificate, which is currently offered by the Department of
Linguistics. Between 2004 and 2010, an average of 18.5 students completed the TESL
Certificate each year. However, the TESL Certificate is more demanding than the proposed
Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science in two ways. First, the TESL Certificate includes
a challenging supervised practicum course that tends to primarily attract extroverted or mature
students who are comfortable teaching in front of a class. Second, acceptance into the TESL
Certificate program includes English proficiency requirements that are higher than SFU's
minimum English language requirements. For example, admission to SFU may require the
completion of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination with a
minimum score of 6.0 on the Academic Modules. Approval into the TESL Certificate program
requires completion of the IELTS examination with a minimum band score of 8 on the speaking
test and an overall score of not less than 7.5. Between 2000 and 2003, before the English
proficiency requirements of the TESL Certificate were increased, an average of 59 students
completed the program each year. We do not plan to implement additional English language
proficiency requirements for the Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science because we
wish to make the program available to the many international students who may return to their
home country and assist in clinical settings where the target language is not English. Overall, this
amount of student interest in the TESL Certificate indicates that a large number of students are
interested in professional extensions of linguistic study.
Curriculum, Learning Methodologies, and Student Outcomes
Students who complete the Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science will develop
solid abilities to describe, categorize, and analyze units and patterns within the sound system and
grammatical system of language. Those abilities will be used to understand language acquisition,
speech-language pathology, and elective topics such as applied phonetics and neurolinguistics. In
these courses, students develop research skills, critical thinking and analytical skills, and
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independent learning skills. The courses incorporate a variety of empirical research
methodologies
including
the
principle-based
organization
of
patterns
of
sounds
and
grammatical
constructions,
instrumental
analyses
of
speech,
and
cutting-edge
neuro-imaging
techniques
that
investigate the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language.
Faculty
The Certificate draws on existing course offerings at SFU Burnaby. The following
faculty members will contribute to the program:
- Dr. Alderete (Phonetics, Phonology)
- Dr. Burgess (Phonetics, Language and the Law)
- Dr. Han (Syntax)
- Dr. Hedberg (Syntax)
- Dr. Gerdts (Syntax)
- Dr. McFetridge (Phonology)
- Dr. Mellow (Acquisition)
- Dr. Munro (Applied Phonetics, Speech Science)
- Dr. Pappas (Syntax)
- Dr. Perry (Phonetics, Phonology)
- Dr. Taboada (Syntax), and
- Dr. Wang (Phonetics, Neurolinguistics, Speech Science).
The large number of faculty associated with the Certificate gives it a durability during study
leaves and other leaves of absence. No new faculty positions are required for the proposed
Certificate.
Program Evaluation
Once implemented, the Certificate will be reviewed and evaluated by the Department of
Linguistics (Undergraduate Curriculum Committee).
Anticipated program start date: September 2012
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Full Program Proposal Appendix A: Course Requirements and Calendar Entry
Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science
The Certificate is for students seeking an introduction to theory and research in the study of
speech science.
Program Requirements:
Certificate program approval must be obtained from the Department of Linguistics. An overall
cumulative CGPA of 2.25 and a minimum C grade in LING 220 are required for program
approval. Students are encouraged to declare into the Certificate at least one year before
graduation.
The Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science consists of 18 units as follows:
Students must complete the following 4 courses (12 units)
LING 222-3 Introduction to Syntax
LING 290-3 The Science of Speech
LING 330-3 Phonetics
LING 350-3 First Language Acquisition
Students must complete 2 of the following (6 units)
LING 295-3 Language and the Law
LING 321-3 Phonology
LING 322-3 Syntax
LING 401-3 Topics in Phonetics
LING 411-3 Topics in Applied Phonetics
LING 415-3 Neurolinguistics
Transfer Credit
A maximum of six units may be transferred from outside of SFU toward this certificate.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF INTENT
1. Credential to be awarded: Certificate in Speech Science
2. Location: SFU Burnaby
3. Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences; Department: Linguistics
4. Anticipated program start date: September 2011
5. Description of the program
5.1 Aims, goals, and/or objectives
The Certificate in Speech Science provides an understanding of the sound system and
grammatical system of language and then applies that knowledge to language acquisition,
speech-language pathology, and elective topics such as applied phonetics and neurolinguistics.
Many students who complete the Certificate will do so as part of preparation for graduate study
in order to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists. The courses within the
Certificate are those linguistics courses that are required by most graduate programs in speech-
language pathology or audiology in order to qualify for admission.
5.2 Anticipated contribution to the mandate and strategic plan of the institution
The Certificate will enhance the profile of SFU by offering an attractive undergraduate
credential that combines existing and related courses that many students already complete to
prepare for graduate study. The Certificate will allow students in a variety of disciplines across
the university to develop a strong foundation in the study of speech science. The 2009 External
Review of the Department of Linguistics recommended that a Certificate in Speech Science be
implemented.
5.3 Target Audience
The Certificate in Speech Science is intended for students who have been admitted to
Simon Fraser University. These students may major in a variety of areas including Linguistics,
Psychology, Cognitive Science, French, Communication, Health Sciences, and Kinesiology.
5.4 Content and summary of requirementsfor graduation
Please see Appendix A.
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5.5 Delivery Methods
The program will be taught through existing courses at the SFU Burnaby campus.
5.6 Linkages between the learning outcomes and the curriculum design
The Certificate provides an education in the foundations of speech science, in
conjunction withapplications to areas such as language acquisition andspeech-language
pathology. A work experience/work place term is not required for degree completion.
5.7 Distinctive characteristics
The Certificate will attract existing students from FASS and other faculties and will
enable undergraduates to focus a part of their studies on issues in speech science. The Certificate
builds upon the unique strengths of the Department of Linguistics in first language acquisition,
applied
phonetics,
neurolinguistics,
and
forensic
linguistic
analysis.
5.8 Anticipated completion time in years or semesters
Students will be able to complete the Certificate while they complete their major. Given
the streaming of course prerequisites, students will require at least 3 semesters to complete the
Certificate.
5.9 Enrolment plan for the length of theprogram
No maximum number of admissions per year has been set. Students will apply to the
Department of Linguistics for admission. We estimate that 30 to 60 students per year will
complete the Certificate.
5.10 Policies on student evaluation
Evaluation will be achieved following the general regulations for the University and the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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Policies onfaculty appointments (minimum qualifications)
All courses are presently taught by existing faculty. All continuing faculty hold a Ph.D.
Courses may be taught by sessional instructors who must have completed at least an M.A.
5.12 Policies on program assessment
All academic units at SFU are subject to external review every six years. The Department
will be responsible for maintaining the academic rigor of the curriculum and the quality of
instruction.
5.13 Level of support and recognition from other post-secondary institutions, (including plans
for admissions and transfer within the British Columbia post-secondary education system) and
relevant regulatory or professional bodies, where applicable
Practicing speech-language pathologists require a Master's degree. This Certificate is
designed to assist students in their preparation for future graduate training.
5.14 Evidence
of student interest and labour market demand
Undergraduate students have requested that this Certificate be developed (to the
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and to the 2009 External Review Committee). The
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students believe that the Certificate will enhance their prospects for admission to graduate
programs in speech-language pathology and audiology and therefore improve their career
prospects. Many students also assist Speech Pathologists in clinical settings or work with
families who have a member who requires speech therapy. Students believe that the Certificate
will enhance their work opportunities in these areas.
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Summary of resources required andavailable to implement the program
All courses for this Certificate already exist in the SFU Calendar and are offered on a
regular basis.
5.76
List of faculty members teaching/supervising, what percentage of their teaching will be
devoted to the program, and their areas of specialization
The Certificate draws on existing course offerings at SFU Burnaby. The following
faculty members will contribute to the program: Dr. Alderete (Introduction to Linguistic
Analysis,
Phonetics,
Phonology),
Dr.
Burgess
(Introduction
to
Linguistic
Analysis,
Phonetics,
Language and the Law), Dr. Fee (Acquisition), Dr. Han (Syntax), Dr. Hedberg (Syntax), Dr.
Gerdts (Syntax), Dr. Heift(Introduction to Linguistic Analysis), Dr. McFetridge (Phonetics,
Phonology), Dr. McRobbie (Phonetics, Phonology), Dr. Mellow (Introduction to Linguistic
Analysis, Acquisition), Dr. Munro (Applied Phonetics, Speech Science), Dr. Pappas
(Introduction to Linguistic Analysis, Syntax), Dr. Perry (Phonetics, Phonology), Dr. Sosa
(Phonetics, Phonology), Dr. Taboada (Syntax), and Dr. Wang (Phonetics, Neurolinguistics,
Speech Science).
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For a program where the intention is to charge a premium fee, a budget developed in
collaboration with the dean of thefaculty
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Related programs in your own or other British Columbia post-secondary institutions
The University
of British Columbia has a Major and a Minor in Speech Sciences,
combining courses from Linguistics, Psychology, and Audiology. The University of Victoria has
a B.Sc. in Linguistics, emphasizing courses in experimental phonetics, speech and hearing
physiology, psycholinguistics and child language, with extralinguistic requirements in cognitive
and developmental psychology, neuropsychology, biology, mathematics, and physics.
6.
Name, title, phone number and e-mail address of the institutional contactperson in case more
information is required.
Inquires should be directed to Dr. Dean Mellow, Department of Linguistics, Burnaby
Campus. T: 778-782-6678. E: dmellow@sfu.ca
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Notice of Intent Appendix A: Course Requirements and Calendar Entry
Certificate in Speech Science
The Certificate is for students seeking an introduction to theory and research in the study of
speech science.
Program Requirements:
Certificate program approval must be obtained from the Department of Linguistics. An overall
cumulative CGPA of 2.25 and a minimum C grade in LING 220 are required.
The Certificate in Speech Science will consist of 18 units as follows:
Students must complete the following 4 courses (12 units)
LING 222-3 Introduction to Syntax
LING 290-3 The Science of Speech
LING 330-3 Phonetics
LING 350-3 First Language Acquisition
Students must complete 2 of the following (6 units)
LING 295-3 Language and the Law
LING 321-3 Phonology
LING 322-3 Syntax
LING 401-3 Topics in Phonetics
LING 411-3 Topics in Applied Phonetics
LING 415-3 Neurolinguistics
Transfer Credit
A maximum of six units may be transferred towards this certificate.
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