Summer 2023 Linguistics Course Descriptions
This is an unofficial list of courses that will be offered in Linguistics in Summer 2023. It is strictly for the use of expanded course descriptions. For the complete official course offerings, please consult the My.UIC portal.
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Summer 2023 Courses in Linguistics Heading link
LING 320 – Linguistics and Speech Language Pathology
Online Asynchronous.
Instructor: Mark Temenak M.S., CCC-SLP B/L. (Certified Spanish-English Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist)
Speech Language Pathology is a rapidly expanding field that serves a wide range of individuals in terms of language, socio-economic status, and overall culture. This course, focusing on the intersections between speech language pathology and linguistics, will allow students to learn more about how both areas of studies have intertwined throughout history in different parts of the world to the modern day where both are at the forefront of decisions in the areas of education, medicine, and technology.
Sample topics (subject to change)
-Intro/ Elements of Communication (Speech, Language, Pragmatics). Biological Basis of Communication
-History of Speech Pathology and Linguistics I (Ancient Civilizations to Middle Ages); History of Speech Pathology and Linguistics II (Pre-Industrial Revolution to Modern Day)
-Patient Populations/Disorders I (Conception-Puberty, Adulthood)
-Patient Populations/Disorders (Middle Age to Geriatric); Alternative and Augmentative Communication
-Treatment Settings. Politics and Identity, Language, and Therapy.
-Changing America; Disorders vs. Difference; Media, Speech Pathology and Linguistics
-Speech Language Pathology and Linguistics in the COVID Era/Teletherapy
-Rise of Artificial Intelligence/Neurolinguistics/Language Evolution; Future of the field and Professional Outlook
• Prerequisite: LING 220 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology or Consent of Instructor