Comm Sciences & Disorders: Linguistics for Clinicians

Linguistic concepts, applications to clinical contexts. Topics include language components, language processing in the brain, individual differences and disorders, dialects, normal and disordered language acquisition.

SLPA, Post-Bac SLPA, PACE students only until restrictions are removed, or instructor permission; Asynchronous Online Course

The aim of this course is to make you aware of the complex organization and systematic nature of language, the primary means of human communication (why we are learning). In a sense, you will be studying yourself, since you are a prime example of a language user. This course is intended to clarify your ideas about language and bring you to a better understanding of its nature. Topics are framed within the five language domains (phonology,morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), and include language processing in the brain, individual differences and disorders, dialects, language acquisition, and how languages change over time (what we are learning). Assignments facilitate opportunities for reflection, critical thinking, and knowledge implementation (how we will show what we are learning). By the end of the course, you should be familiar with some of the terminology and techniques of linguistic analysis and be able to apply this knowledge to the description of different languages.

This online course combines video lecture and discussion formats. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week on coursework and required readings outside of class, with additional time for unit assignments throughout the semester.

Grades are based on participation, weekly assignments, knowledge check quizzes, and unit assignments.