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CD 221 Language Development
January 10th - May 12th
Online/3 Credits
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Description:
The study of those events and processes which combine in relatively predictable and observable ways and are evidenced in the acquisition of language. |
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program. |
Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
The student will be able to:
- Describe the components/properties of communication, speech, and language.
- Discuss, compare, and contrast theories/models of language development.
- Discuss the neurological, cognitive, and social development of children and how they relate to language development.
- Identify and describe the basic anatomical and physiological aspects that relate to language development.
- Identify and describe basic language-learning principles and the adult-child relationship in learning language.
- Identify and describe the language characteristics of children from a variety of age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children).
- Discuss the multicultural aspects of language development.
- Elicit, transcribe, analyze, and interpret a language sample.
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Homework (Workload):
There will be two projects to be completed during the course. There will also be assigned chat sessions which will be scheduled throughout the semester. |
Exams:
There will be weekly quizzes which will cover information from the readings and lecture notes. There will also be a midterm and a final exam. |
Required Software: Microsoft Word 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Excel 2003 |
Textbook and additional course materials:
Title : Introduction to Language Development
Author : McLaughlin, Scott
Edition : 1st
Publisher : Singular Publishing
ISBN : 1565931157
Title : Guide to Analysis of Language Transcripts
Author : Retherford, Kristine
Edition : 3rd
Publisher :Thinking Publiscations
ISBN : 1888222417 |
To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu
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Instructor Information:
Coordinator/Instructor : Crystal Ulat
Email: crystal.ulat@minotstateu.edu
Phone: 1-701-858-3595
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