I operate as a social scientist with degrees in communicative disorders and linguistics and experience in speech-language pathology and applied linguistics with interests in language as social action, aphasia, literacy, second language acquisition, language-learning, and language use. Although I have conducted a number of experimental studies, my main interests lie in qualitative research methodologies and the extent to which they can inform language learning and language usage in clinical, educational, and second language contexts.
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Aphasia, Literacy, Qualitative Research, ADHD, Language disorders, Language Development, Language assessment, bilingualism, ESL
LING 4560 - Language Development
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
Emphasizes acquisition of language by young children; development in later years and into adulthood is also treated. Particular attention given to roles of environment and of neurophysiological endowment in learning to communicate with words, sentences, and narratives. Same as SLHS 4560 and PSYC 4560.
PSYC 4560 - Language Development
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
Examines the development of language in childhood and into adult life, emphasizing the role of environment and biological endowment in learning to communicate with words, sentences, and narratives. Recommended prerequisites: PSYC 1001 and LING 2000. Same as LING 4560 and SLHS 4560.
SLHS 1010 - Disabilities in Contemporary American Society
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
Addresses the issue that 50 percent of all individuals experience disability in their lifetime. Introduces students to the social, cultural, psychological, economic, political, legal, and health-care issues related to society and individuals with disabilities.
SLHS 4560 - Language Development
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
Covers the development of language in childhood and into adult life, emphasizing the role of environmentand biological endowment in learning to communicate with words, sentences, and narratives. Same as LING 4560 and PSYC 4560.
SLHS 5252 - Acquired Language Disorders in Adults
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Introduces the neural bases and medical etiologies of acquired language disorders in adults, explores the ways in which normal language processing may become disordered, and studies current methods of evaluation and treatment design. Recommended prerequisite: undergraduate background in SLHS.
SLHS 6000 - Problems in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022
Studies selected topics related to the theory and management of communication disorders, and theoretical/scientific information related to speech, language, and hearing.
