Communication Sciences & Disorders

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

SPA 5012C -FALL 2015

COURSE NUMBER / SPA 5012C
COURSE TITLE / Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
SECTION / RVC
COURSE CREDITS / 3 credits
CLOCK HOURS / 3 hours
FACULTY / Eliane Ramos, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Phone: 305-348-6589
Email:
Office: AHC3-432
Office hours: Mon12:00 to 5:00 or by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION

SPA 5012CIntroduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)

Theory, evaluation, and therapeutic procedures with disorders of speech and language, including, but not limited to, articulation disorders, childhood language disorders, aphasia, voice disorders, and disorders of fluency will be discussed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OUTCOME

ASHA Standards

  • ASHA Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology consists of seven standards related to academic and clinical training as well as continuing education for individuals who wish to obtain/maintain certification.
  • Standard IV:Program of Study “Knowledge Outcomes” deals with academic preparation. The table below lists the standards/objectives addressed in this course along with the activities and evaluation criteria used to verify acquisition.

Standard / KASA Requirements/Objectives / Learning Activities / Evaluation Criteria
IV-B / Knowledge of basic human communication processes and their biological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic and cultural bases. / Exam
Quizzes
Lectures
Readings Participation / Instructor Grading
IV-C / Knowledge of the nature of childhood language disorders including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic and cultural correlates. Knowledge of the nature of childhood language differences. / Exam
Quizzes
Lectures
Readings Participation / Instructor Grading
IV-D / Knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment and intervention for children with language disorders including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates. / Exam
Quizzes
Lectures
Readings Participation / Instructor Grading

Course Objectives:

  1. Describe the roles of audiologists, SLPs, and speech, language, and hearing scientists and identify professional issues over the past several decades.
  2. Identify the professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
  3. Explain the role of culture and environment in communication.
  4. Describe the communication continuum of differences, dialects, and disordersthroughout the lifespan.
  5. Explain the purposes and procedures involved in assessment of communication and swallowing disordersthroughout the lifespan
  6. Explain how targets are selected for clinical remediation and describe basic procedures in treatment for communication and swallowing disorders throughout the lifespan.
  7. Characterize language, speech, hearing and other related impairments throughout the lifespanand describe the disorders associated with them.
  8. Describe Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems and discuss clients’ needs throughout the lifespan.

Weekly Course Schedule

Date / Tasks
Week 1
Aug 24 – Aug 30 / MODULE 1
Chapter 1– Chapter 1: THE FIELD, THE PROFESSIONALS AND CLIENTS
Week 2
Aug 31-Sep 6 / MODULE 1
Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: TYPICAL AND DISORDERED COMMUNICATION
Week 3
Sep 7 – Sep 13 / EXAM 1 - 7 am on September 11 to 11:59 pm on September 13
Week 4
Sep 14 – Sep 20 / MODULE 2
Chapter 4 – CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
Week 5
Sep 21 – Sep 27 / MODULE 2
CHAPTER 5 - DEVELOPMENTAL LITERACY IMPAIRMENTS
Week 6
Sep 28–Oct 4 / MODULE 2
CHAPTER 6 - ADULT LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS –
Week 7
Oct 5 – Oct 11 / EXAM 2 - 7 am on October 9 to 11:59 pm on October 11
Week 8
Oct 12–Oct 18 / MODULE 3
CHAPTERS 7 and 8 - FLUENCY DISORDERS / VOICE and RESONANCE
Week 9
Oct 19 – Oct 25 / MODULE 3
CHAPTER 9 - DISORDERS OF ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGY
Week 10
Oct 26 – Nov 1 / MODULE 3
CHAPTER 10 -MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS
Week 11
Nov 2 – Nov 8 / EXAM 3 - 7 am on November 6 to 11:59 pm on November 8
Week 12
Nov 9– Nov 15 / MODULE 4
CHAPTERS 11 -DISORDERS OF SWALLOWING
Week 13
Nov 16 – Nov 22 / MODULE 4
CHAPTER 12 - AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING LOSS
Week 14
Nov 23- Nov 29 / MODULE 4
CHAPTER 13 - AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
Week 15
Nov 30 – Dec 6 / EXAM 4 - 7 am on December 4 to 11:59 pm on December 7

REQUIRED TEXT

Owens,R.E., Farinela, K. A., Metz, D. E. (2015). Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective,5th Edition. Pearson Publications.
ISBN-10:0133598306| ISBN-13: 9780133598308

TEACHING STRATEGIES

This is a fully online class. Each lecture is presented in a narrated PowerPoint file. Additional video links will be provided as illustrations for topics covered in the lectures. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 6 postings on the Discussion Board by the end of the semester. Participation in online discussion is mandatory. More detailed information on course expectations follow below.

Expectations of this Course
This is an online course, meaning that most of the course work will be conducted online. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same as for a traditional course; in fact, online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills that can make them more demanding for some students.
Students are expected to:
  • Review thehow to get started informationlocated in the course content
  • Introduce yourself to the class during the first week by posting a self introduction in the appropriate discussion forum
  • Take the practice quiz to ensure that your computer is compatible with Blackboard
  • Interactonline with instructor/s and peers
  • Reviewand follow the course calendar
  • Log in to the course 3 times per week
  • Respond to emails within 2 days
  • Submit assignments by the corresponding deadline
The instructor will :
  • Log in to the course 3 times per week
  • Respond to discussion board postings within 2 days
  • Respond to emails within 2 days
  • Grade assignments within 2 days of the assignment deadline

COURSE DETAIL

Course Communication
Communication in this course will take place via Email.
The Email feature is an external communication tool that allows users to send emails to users enrolled within the course including the instructor and other students. Emails are sent to the students' FIU email on record. Please make sure your preferred email address on PantherSoft is correct or you will not receive emails. The Email tool is located on the left side Course Menu
For more information on professional writing and technical communication click here.
Discussion Forums
Keep in mind that forum discussions are public, and care should be taken when determining what to post.
  • Students are expected to post/respond to a forum at least 6 times during the semester session
  • Available dates (unlimited)

EVALUATION

Exams and quizzes

In order to mitigate any issues with your computer and online assessments, it is very important that you take the "Practice Quiz" from each computer you will be using to take your graded quizzes and exams. It is your responsibility to make sure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements.

  • 4 Exams
  • Exam 1 – 7 am on September 11 to 11:59 pm on September 13
  • Exam 2 – 7 am on October 9 to 11:59 pm on October 11
  • Exam 3 – 7 am on November 6 to 11:59 pm on November 8
  • Exam 4 –7 am on December 4 to 11:59 pm on December 7
  • Exam duration- 1 hour each
  • Grades will be available immediately after the exam is taken
  • Study Quizzes
  • One after each chapter – Quizzes for each chapter are only available during the week in which that chapter is covered (see schedule)
  • Quizzes are for self-testing and studying purposes only and will not be entered in final grade
  • Quiz duration – 15 minutes each
  • Results will be available immediately after each quiz is taken

Participation in online discussions: Students will be required to complete 6 postings on the Discussion Board by the end of the semester. Participation in online discussion is mandatory.

Grading Summary:Total PointsWeight

Exam 110020%

Exam 210025%

Exam 310025%

Exam 310025%

Participation (Forum Posts)1005%

TOTAL500100%

Grading Scale:

A=94-100%C=73-76%

A-=90-93%C-=70-72%

B+=87-89%D+=67-69%

B=83-86%D=63-66%

B-=80-82%D-=60-62%

C+=77-79%F=59% - Below

UNIVERSITY DROP DATE FOR THE COURSE

November 2 is the last day to drop with a DR grade

FIU POLICIES

Please review the policies page as it contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU and additional information on the standards for acceptable netiquette important for online courses.

Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.

Sexual Harassment

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Religious Holy Days
The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith.

Academic Integrity

To view our Code of Academic Integrity, please visit:

Academic Misconduct
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of FloridaInternational

University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who plagiarize or cheat can be charged with academic misconduct. Penalties for academic misconduct can include up to

dismissal from the University.

Misconduct includes:

Cheating: The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the

unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not.

Plagiarism: The use and appropriation of another's work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student's own. Any student, who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is guilty of plagiarism.

As a student taking this class:

  • I will not represent someone else’s work as my own.
  • I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another’s cheating.
  • I will be honest in my academic endeavors.
  • I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.
  • I promise to adhere to FIU’s Student Code of Academic Integrity.

Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following:

  • Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript.
  • Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time.