Text:
No formal textbook will be used in this class. However, a variety
of written (books, journals) and electronic materials will be used daily.
Course description: The purpose
of this course is to familiarize students with a wide variety of organically
based disorders that have a negative impact on swallowing, speech, language,
cognition and independent daily functioning. Disorders with congenital, acquired
and progressive etiologies will be included. Information about these disorders
will be obtained through instructor lectures, guest lectures, student presentations,
individual and group learning projects, and class discussion.
1)
demonstrate
the ability to identify, integrate and utilize information from a wide variety
of written and electronic sources that is pertinent to the assessment and
treatment of organic disorders of any etiology
2)
demonstrate
knowledge of the characteristics of many common organic disorders. These characteristics
will include:
a)
the rate
of occurrence (incidence and prevalence),
c)
risk factors,
d)
preventative
measures,
e)
associated
speech and language deficits,
f)
associated
cognitive deficits,
g)
associated
swallowing and feeding problems,
h)
associated
independent daily living difficulties, and
i)
other professionals
involved in long term care.
3)
demonstrate
the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into written
summaries,
4)
demonstrate
the ability orally present pertinent information to the class, and
5)
demonstrate
the ability to discuss pertinent scholarly material.
Attendance: Attendance is your responsibility.
However, unexcused absences will result in lower class and group participation
grades.
Learning Assistance: If you have been formally diagnosed
with a physical or learning problem that might interfere with your ability
to complete the course requirements, you must inform the instructor prior
to the second class period. Every effort will be made to accommodate your
special needs.
Grading criteria:
1)
Class participation
(25%) – Each day, class members will discuss information related to
an assigned topic. These discussions result from reading of journal articles,
class presentations, group learning projects, and lectures. Each student is
expected to contribute to the discussion by presenting related information
and/or asking pertinent questions. At the end of each full week of class,
the instructor will provide an individual written critique of each student’s
participation to date. Grading guidelines are attached.
2)
Group participation
(25%) – Students are expected to participate fully in every group learning
activity. At the end of the course, each student will anonymously rate the
contribution of the other students in his/her group. These ratings, in combination
with the instructors rating, will be used to determine the grade for group
participation. Grading guidelines are attached.
3)
Written summaries
(25%) – SIX written summaries, 1-2 pages in length,
will be completed throughout the class. The summaries will be turned in to
the instructor as indicated on the class schedule. Each of the summaries will
relate to specific information presented and discussed in class. Each summary
must contain a list of references and resources, including at least 2 current
peer reviewed journal articles, at least 2 current books, and no more than
4 professional websites. Written feedback
will be provided to each student for each summary. Grading guidelines are
attached.
4)
Presentations
(25%) – Each student will be responsible for presenting information
to the class pertaining to at least one organically based disorder. The presentations
cannot exceed 20 minutes in length and must represent a synthesized summary
of the information that was obtained about the disorder. Grading guidelines
for the presentations are attached.
Grade assignment: Grades will be assigned as follows:
A
= 94 - 100%
A-
= 90 - 93%
B+
= 87 - 89%
B
= 84 - 86%
B-
= 80 - 83%
C+
= 77 - 79%
C =
74 – 76%
C- =
70 – 73%
F = less than 70%
CSD 602: Seminar
in Organic Disorder
Summer 2002
Tentative Course Schedule
Monday
6/10 Introduction and
discussion of class format
General terminology
Embryology
Genetics
Things that can go wrong
Tuesday
6/11 Summary #1 due
– embryology, genetics, things that can go wrong
Discussion – embryology, genetics, things that can go wrong
Reflexes
Congenital disorders
Wednesday
6/12 Summary #2 due
- reflexes
Congenital disorders – see attached list
Thursday
6/13 Congenital disorders
– presentations and discussion
Friday
6/14 Summary #3 due
– congenital disorders
Acquired disorders – see attached list
Monday
6/17 Acquired disorders
– presentations and discussion
Tuesday
6/18 Summary #4 due
– acquired disorders
Progressive disorders – see attached list
Wednesday
6/19 Progressive disorders
– presentations and discussion
Thursday
6/20 Summary #5 due
– progressive disorders
Augmented communication
Friday
6/21 Augmented communication
discussion
Monday
6/25 Guest Lecture –
Paula Justice: Augmented and Alternative Communication
Tuesday
6/26 Summary #6 due
Final Discussion
Anything that we didn’t finish
Course Evaluations
Party
CSD 602: Seminar in Organic
Disorders
Summary Grading Guidelines
Name
Summary #
1. Includes all pertinent information /25
2.
Demonstrates
synthesis of information
/25
3.
Is logically
and clearly organized
/25
4.
Is correct
in terms of grammar and spelling
/10
5.
Is written
in appropriate form
/10
6.
Contains
list of references and resources
/5
TOTAL
/100
Comments:
CSD 602: Seminar in Organic
Disorders
Class Participation Grading Guidelines
Name:
Date:
1.
Demonstrates
adequate preparation
/30
2.
Contributes
pertinent information
/40
3.
Asks relevant
questions
/30
TOTAL
/100
Comments:
CSD 602: Seminar in Organic
Disorders
Group Participation Grading Guidelines
Name:
1.
Contributes
to all group activities
/40
2.
Is respectful
of other group members
/30
3.
Assumes a
leadership role when appropriate
/30
TOTAL
/100
Comments:
CSD 602: Seminar in Organic
Disorders
Presentation Grading Guidelines
Name:
Topic:
2.
Demonstrates
synthesis of information
/25
3.
Is logically
and clearly organized
/25
4.
Is correct
in terms of language usage
/10
5.
Uses appropriate
rate, eye contact and manner
/10
6.
Includes
appropriate references and resources
/5
TOTAL
/100
Comments:
Congenital Disorders
Autism __________________________
Cerebral Palsy
Cleft Lip/Palate
Down Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fragile X syndrome
Muscular dystrophy
Neurofibromatosis
Spina bifida
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
Acquired Disorders
Broca’s aphasia
Cervical spinal cord injury
Global aphasia
Laryngeal cancer
Multi-infarct dementia
Oral and pharyngeal cancers
Right hemisphere aphasias
Schizophrenia
Traumatic brain injury
Wernicke’s aphasia
Progressive Disorders
AIDS/HIV
_____________________________
Alzheimer's Disease
______________________________
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cerebellar degeneration
Emphysema
Lead poisoning
Meniere’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinsonism
Progressive supranuclear palsy