Developmental Language Science CSD 312 (07020), Spring 2017 Class: MWF 2-3pm, CMB 2.102
Instructor: Ying Hao
Office hours: T/Th 11-12or by appointment Office: CMA 4.122
E-mail: [email protected] (the best way to contact me) Teaching Assistants: Melanie McQueen
Office hours: Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment Office: CSD lounge (CMA 4th floor)
E-mail: [email protected] Textbook:
Hoff, E. (2014). Language Development (5th Ed.) Belmont: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. (Required)
Computer software:
Systematic Analysis of Language Transcript. Available at: http://www.saltsoftware.com/ (Required)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this course is to give you a solid foundation in current research and theories regarding the development of communication abilities in children, as well as communication changes relevant to adolescents. When you have completed the course, you should be able to discuss and apply the various theoretical perspectives and
recognize examples of communication development in the everyday behavior of children. You will also learn the basic techniques that are used to analyze and understand speech and language performance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
-Identify and describe the major properties of speech, language and communication -Discuss theories that explain and describe child language acquisition
-Describe cognitive, physiological and social components of early language development -Describe and recognize developmental stages of communication
-Analyze and understand speech and language production
-Discuss similarities and differences in monolingual and bilingual development -Identify and describe major language disorders
ACADEMIC POLICIES:
1.! Reading: You are required to read the textbook and materials I uploaded on Canvas in the corresponding modules prior to class. We will have discussions frequently in class, so the completion of the readings is necessary. The readings will help you to better understand lecture content and participate in the discussions.
2.! If you do not plan to purchase the SALT software, you may check out laptops equipped with SALT from the service desk on the 3rd floor of the CMA building (CMA 3.104). They have a few laptops that can be checked out. Most of you should consider access this software using computers on the 3rd floor hall of CMA or Speech and Hearing clinic computer lab on the 2nd floor of CMA.
3.! Common courtesy: Late arrivals, early departures, cell phone uses (including text messaging), and personal conversations are disruptive and are unfair to the rest of the class. If you must leave early for a legitimate reason, you should let me know at the beginning of class.
4.! Attendance: attendance is essential to your success in this course. Occasional in class quizzes and extra credit opportunities will be available in class. Failure to attend classes will lead to non-participation of these opportunities.
5.! Participation: I will try to make the class as interactive as possible. You are
encouraged to participate in class discussions, small-group discussions and role-play activities. You may be called on during class to answer questions. If this is a
problem for you, please see me after class on the first day.
6.! The honor system is in effect at all times. The University of Texas at Austin defines academic dishonesty as cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to avoid participating honestly in the learning process. Scholastic dishonesty also includes but is not limited to providing false or misleading information to receive a postponement or an extension on a test, quiz, or other assignment, and submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor. By accepting this syllabus, you have agreed to these guidelines and must adhere to them. Scholastic dishonesty damages both the students learning experience and readiness for the future demands of a work-career. Students who violate university rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the university. For the information on scholastic dishonesty, please visit the Student Judicial Services Web Site at:
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/
7.! Special Needs: The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities, family
emergencies or extenuating circumstances. To determine if you qualify, please contact the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for
Students with Disabilities (http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/) 471-6259. If they certify your needs, I will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. 8.! UT Canvas capabilities will be used for this course. I expect you to be familiar with
the use of Canvas (http://canvas.utexas.edu/ ). I will use it to send email and to post announcements, assignments, and grades. You are responsible for keeping up with all such communications on a daily basis.
9.! Religious holidays: You may make up work missed because of a religious holiday if you bring me documentation of the holiday fourteen days ahead of time.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
The schedule below is tentative. Sometimes it may not be possible (or in our best interest) to stick rigidly to the schedule outlined. Therefore, we reserve the right to change lecture topics and/or assignments when necessary. We will make every effort to ensure that any changes to the schedule will be with adequate notice, for good reason, and in consultation with the class.
Week Date Module Topic Assignment
1 Jan 18 Intro to course
Jan 20 Module 1: Introduction to Language
Intro to language Chap 1
2 Jan 23 History, major Issues Chap 1
Jan 25 Theories and methods Chap 1
Jan 27 Biological bases Chap 2
3 Jan 30 Biological bases Chap 2
Feb 1 Film Discussion
Film: The Wild Child
Feb 3 Film: Discussion Film discussion
assignment due at 11:59pm today 4 Feb 6 Module 2: Foundations of Language Acquisition
Speech perception and cognitive foundations
Chap 3 pp.80-96
Feb 8 Cognition, language, and
environment Chap 3 pp.96-107
Feb 10 Social and communicative
Foundation Chap 7 pp.205-223; 233-236; Chap 3 pp.73-80 5 Feb 13 Review Feb 15 Exam 1 Feb 17 Module 3: Phonological Development
Phonological development Chap 4
6 Feb 20 Phonological development Chap 4
Feb 22 Phonological development Chap 4
Feb 24 Module 4: Lexical Development
Lexical development Chap 5
7 Feb 27 Lexical development Chap 5
Mar 1 Lexical development Chap 5
Mar 3 Lexical development Chap 5
8 Mar 6 Review
Mar 8 Exam 2
Mar 10 Module 5 Syntax and Morphology Chap 6 9 Mar 13-
Mar 17 Spring Break no class
Mar 24 Morphology Syntax and Morphology Chap 6 11 Mar 27 Module 6:
Language in the School Years
Language in the school years Chap 10
Mar 29 Language in the school years Chap 10
Mar 31 Language in the school years Chap 10
12 Apr 3 Review
Apr 5 Exam 3
Apr 7 Module 7: Language Analyses
Language Analyses Language sample assignment distributed
13 Apr 10 Language Analyses
Apr 12 Language Analyses
Apr 14 Module 8: Special Populations
Special populations Chap 11
14 Apr 17 Special populations Chap 11
Apr 19 Special populations Chap 11;
Language sample assignment due at 11:59pm Apr 19
Apr 21 Film: Temple Grandin
15 Apr 24 Film: Temple Grandin
Apr 26 Module 9:
Bilingualism Bilingualism Chap 9
Apr 28 Bilingualism Chap 9
16 May 1 Bilingualism Chap 9
May 3 Review
May 5 Exam 4
GRADES:
1.! Exams (240 pts): There are 4 exams (60 pts each). No make-up exams will be given. If you must miss an exam due to a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, death in the family), contact me BEFORE the exam. You will have to provide
documentation of your reason in order to arrange for a make-up. Exams will consist of multiple choice questions, true-false questions and short answer questions. They will cover materials from the lectures and the readings. The exams will not be intentionally cumulative, though there will be some carryover of ideas across the sections of the course. I will provide study guides to guide your review but the study guide does not cover all materials in the exam. You are responsible for all materials covered in lectures and readings.
2.! Language sample analyses (30 pts): You will need to use the SALT to analyze a language sample from a child. The analyses will mainly evaluate language
domains of morphology and syntax. Students will work independently on this assignment. I will not accept an assignment that is turned in late. The deadline is 11:59pm Apr 19.
3.! Film discussion assignment (20 pts): This in-class assignment is based on the film "The Wild Child". You will be given time to watch the film and a list of questions to guide your viewing of the film. During the in-class film discussion, students will work in pairs to discuss and come up with answers for a subset of the questions from the list. It is your responsibility to watch the film and review
the questions before coming to the discussion. It is also your responsibility to find a partner before the discussion and coordinate with your partner to work on this assignment. The two students in a pair will turn in one final answer sheet that integrates the opinions of both participants. The two students in a pair will receive the same grade. This assignment is due on at 11:59pm Feb 3.
4.! In class quizzes (10 pts): On multiple occasions throughout the semester, we will have a very brief quiz at the beginning of class. These short assignments may consist of 1 or 2 multiple choice questions, or a short answer question to check your comprehension of the required reading materials. Occasionally there may be extra-credit questions. These extra credit opportunities will not be announced beforehand. Therefore it is contingent upon your attendance to earn these extra credits.
GRADING:
Grade Points (max = 100)
A 270-300
B 240-269
C 210-239
D 180-209
F 1-179
!! There will be no rounding. For example, if you score 269.9, your grade will be B. !! Your grade-to-date will be posted on Canvas.
!! Your assignments and exams will be graded within two weeks of the due date or the exam day.
