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SPECIAL TOPIC: LANGUAGE DISORDERS

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(T1.00)

Summer Session, 1992

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Instructor: Dr. Barbara Hoskins

(August 14—August 23)

Monday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Location: Henry Grube Education Centre

245 Kitchener Crescent

Kamloops, B.C.

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 4011402 or equivalent

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide participants with a framework for working with

children with language/learning disorders. A perspective on assessing

language/learning disabilities will be offered, with particular attention paid to the

interface between learning problems and self-esteem. We will also explore specific

language skills that provide a foundation for effective communication in school, social

and work situations. Participants will be taught specific strategies for working with

groups of adolescents. We will also focus on the relationship between oral and written

language and ways to teach written language as effective communication. The course

will be highly interactive and practical in nature.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students will be expected to complete the following:

1. Pre-readings

2. Course readings

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Students will keep a Learning Log

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Students will make at least one oral presentation

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Students will take a comprehensive final examination

Grades will be assigned based on:

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Daily Participation ?

50pts

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Final Examination

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50pts

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Final Oral Report

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50pts

TEXTBOOKS

Pre-reading assignment will be mailed prior to course.