SLP 566 - Acquired disorders of Language and Cognition
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 – 9:15
Level: Graduate
Credits: 3
semester hours
Instructor: Paul A. Dagenais, Ph.D.
Address: UCOM
2517
Phone: 380-2608
Office Hours: As arranged.
Email: pdagenais@usouthal.edu
Website: www.southalabama.edu/speechandhearing/Dagenais.htm
Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate speech-language pathology program in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Catalog
Description:
Review of neuropsychology of communication; nature of acquired pathologies affecting processes of language and cognition; methods of assessment and rehabilitation of acquired cognitive and linguistic disorders in children and adults.
Required Text:
Davis, G. Albyn (2007). Aphasiology (second edition).
Behaviorally defined objectives for student knowledge and skills:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the following outcomes:
1. Define and identify the characteristics of aphasia (Standard. III-A,lII-B, Ill-C)
2. Describe the underlying neurological correlates of
aphasia (Standard.
Ill-C)
3. Describe sensory and motor disorders related to or coexisting with aphasia
4. Define aphasia classifications (i.e. Broca’s, Wernicke’s, etc) (Standard.lII-A, Ill-B,
Ill-C)
5. Discuss principles and procedures involved in
differential diagnosis and evaluation of aphasia and related disorders
(Standard.IlI-A,
6. Describe recovery patterns associated with various types
of aphasia and related disorders (Standard.III-A,
7. Describe general principles of aphasia treatment and specific management
strategies (with reference to individual differences, i.e. culture, gender, age.(Standard. Ill-C, III-D)
8. Design an individualized intervention program for those affected by aphasia (Standard Ill—C, 111—0)
Evaluation:
There will be two formal examinations for this class, one at midterm and a final. The final is not comprehensive. There will be a number of unannounced quizzes during the semester.
Students will complete a project that involves assessment of a treatment technique. A formal document will be completed as well as a class presentation. The student is expected to have reviewed current research such that the techniques are current and topical.
Evaluation: Grades for this class will be determined from scores obtained for the midterm examination, the final examination and the assignment/class presentation. The breakdown is as follows:
Midterm examination: 40%
Final examination: 30%
Quizzes 10%
Assignment/presentation 20%
Grades for this course are applied as follows:
Grade A: 90 - 100%
Grade B: 80 - 89%
Grade C: 75 - 79%
Grade D: 68 - 74%
Fail: below 68%
Students should be advised that they are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to continue in the masters degree program.
Changes in course requirements: Should the requirements for completing this course change, students will be notified in writing and with considerations for time restrictions and student workload.
Record keeping,
feedback to students. Faculty, supervisors, & student remediation.
The instructor records grades from exams and assignments on a spreadsheet. Exams & tests are reviewed with students. Exams and assignments will be returned graded (papers with attached feedback sheet). Student progress may be communicated to other faculty members to track student’s successful completion of the degree.
Attendance Policy: This is a professional post-graduate degree program. Students are expected to attend class. If an absence occurs, the student is expected to contact the instructor before the absence or immediate after it with appropriate explanations, excuse forms provided if needed. Tests missed due to unaccounted absences will result in a zero score for the test.
Students with Special
Needs: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, students with
bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable accommodation. The office of
Special Student Services will certify a disability and advise faculty members
of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies
you for accommodations, please notify me (the instructor/professor) during the
first week of class and provide certification from Disability Services. The
Office of Special Students Services is located in the
Academic honesty: Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic misconduct. All matters related to academic misconduct are the responsibility of the academic units involved and the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Please make sure you check the academic misconduct policy in the Student LowDown.
Contacting the on
Academic Accreditation: The Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA),
under the auspices of the American Speech Language hearing Association (ASHA),
has certified the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at
Council of Academic Accreditation
The American Speech Language Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
PAD
January 2008