CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND
    DIS•CE
    EDUCATION ?
    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    Fall
    SEMESTER 2007 COURSE OUTLINE
    EDUC 315-3 (EDUCATION)
    INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE
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    ACQUISITION
    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. Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities (3rd. ed.)
    Allyn & Bacon (Pearson)
    (2008).
    Gleason, B.
    The Development of Language (6th ed.)
    Allyn & Bacon (Pearson) (2005).
    REQUIREMENTS:
    Online introduction (0% but mandatory) ?
    0%
    Using CFIILDES and CLAN (07o but mandatory) ?
    0%
    Analysis of phonology constraints
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    1070
    Summary of reading selections 1
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    1070
    Language sample analysis
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    207o
    Summary of reading selections 2 ?
    1070
    Article review
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    207o
    Final exam ?
    307o
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    REQUIREMENTS
    Refer to exam schedule on the CODE web site <http://www.sfu.ca/cde >..
    NOTE:
    Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for
    Students with Disabilities (604-291-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca
    ).
    DELIVERY MODE:
    WebCT
    (see over for computer requirements)
    MODE OF
    DELIVERY NOTE:
    Need to use CLAN software and CHILDES database.
    SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
    Course materials and service fee
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    $40.00
    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 g0SFLJ.
    1300 West Mall Centre ?
    Phone: 778..782.3524
    Web: www.sfu.ca/cde ?
    Toll Free in Canada: 1.800.663.1411
    Last updated: 7/5/2007
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    Fax: 778.782.4964

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