Professor: Maryna Velasquez
Email: Maryna.Velasquez75@bcmail.cuny.edu
Course Day: Thursdays
Course Time: Thursdays: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location: Distance-Learning
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Bulletin Description: Survey of speech, language, and communication disorders for educators. Consideration of varied disorders that might be encountered in educational settings; application to children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Syllabus Description: This course is an overview of speech, language, and hearing disorders. It will investigate the impact of communication on children with developmental disabilities and enable non-specialists to work effectively with this population. Throughout this course, we will consider a range of problems (i.e. neurological and physiological disabilities), as well as applications to children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Attendance is expected and necessary for optimal comprehension of the material. Each student is expected to be respectful and contribute to class discussions.
I am aware that every student has a different level of comfort in the classroom; thus, please feel free to e-mail me your thoughts, ideas, and questions about the course content at the end of class.
https://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/casd1114_velasquez
Course Element | Grade Percentage |
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Participation | 10% |
Response Paper #1 | 15% |
Midterm | 20% |
Response Paper #2 | 15% |
Presentation | 25% |
Take-Home Final | 15% |
Numerical grade | Letter Grade |
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93-100 | A |
90-92 | A- |
87-89 | B+ |
83-86 | B |
80-82 | B- |
77-79 | C+ |
73-76 | C |
70-72 | C- |
67-69 | D+ |
65-66 | D |
Below 65 | F |
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Please provide me with your course accommodation form and discuss your specific accommodation with me as soon as possible to ensure accommodations are met in a timely fashion.
In order to receive academic accommodations students must first be registered with the Center for Student Disability Services. Students who have a documented disability or who suspect that they might have a disability are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student Disability Services, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell or the Assistant Director, Josephine Patterson or their general email testingcsds@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Important Spring 2021 Dates: Distance-Learning
Friday, January 29th : Spring 2021 classes begin.
Thursday, February 4th: Last day to add a class for the Spring 2021 semester.
Tuesday, February 9th : Last day to submit a Pass/Fail application online for Spring 2021.
Friday, February 12th: College Closed
Monday, February 15th: College Closed
Wednesday, February 17th : Last day to apply for Spring 2021 / June 1, 2021 Graduation.
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Saturday, March 27th : Spring Recess Begins
Sunday, April 4th : Spring Recess Ends
Tuesday, May 18th : Reading Day
Wednesday, May 19th – Tuesday, May 25th : Final Examinations.
Tuesday, May 25th : End of Spring Term
Friday, May 28th : Final Grade Submission Deadline
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National COVID-19 Student Support Guide
Description: This guide, organized by Edquity, aims to help students in crisis get assistance with food, housing, healthcare, mental health, and provide other resources that students can benefit from during the pandemic.
URL for National COVID-19 Student Support Guide is: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wa5RHFJSZFr9MgYW9y6hVE1IgGXq6hdCMDCCQkMdEC4/edit
Surviving COVID-19: A #RealCollege Guide for Students
About: Dear college students: We know this is a time of tremendous stress and uncertainty. Please know that you are not alone. Your needs are legitimate, and you deserve support. This guide addresses common needs and offers resources. We also urge you to seek support from your college or university. We want you to be healthy and continue your education. We believe in you. -- The Hope Center Team
URL for Surviving COVID-19: is: https://hope4college.com/surviving-covid-19-a-realcollege-guide-for-students/
Aunt Bertha
Description: Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
URL for Aunt Bertha is: https://www.auntbertha.com/
Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document
Description: The Resources for New York City’s Young Adults in this document were Compiled by Spring 2020 cohort of New York Young Advocates. These resources are being updated weekly.
URl for Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document is: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQJDPe1Db4nm_nXsYX_P1sSUL1BZY6AGAyau3ugJvUgppBEUr1y5SX_CyTrUC4nxpTCcx1cpza0NfAC/pub
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID19 Resource and Information Guide
Description: NAMI educates and provides assistance for those who are dealing with mental illnesses and their families. The resource and information guide can help in dealing with overwhelming emotions that arise during the pandemic.
URL for NAMI is: https://www.nami.org/covid-19-guide