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Abnormal Language, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Introduction to the linguistic study of language pathology, concentrating on experimental approaches and theoretical explanations. Discussion of Specific Language Impairment, autism, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, normal aging, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hemispherectomy and aphasia. ... More »
Advanced Natural Language Processing, Fall 2005
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Abstract: This course is a graduate introduction to natural language processing - the study of human language from a computational perspective. It covers syntactic, semantic and discourse processing models, emphasizing machine learning or corpus-based methods and algorithms. It also covers applications of these ... More »
Chinese III (Regular), Fall 2005
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Abstract: Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and depth. Lab work required. This is the third of the four courses (Chinese I through IV) in MIT's regular (non-streamlined) Chinese curriculum. ... More »
Chinese IV (Regular), Spring 2006
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Abstract: This is the last of the four courses (Chinese I through IV) that make up the foundation level (four semesters over two years in the normal curriculum) of MIT's regular (non-streamlined) Chinese program. Chinese IV is designed to consolidate conversational usage and grammatical and cultural knowledge ... More »
Chinese VI (Regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures and Societies, Spring 2003
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Abstract: This course is the continuation of 21F105. It is designed to further help students develop sophisticated conversational, reading and writing skills by combining traditional textbook material with their own explorations of Chinese speaking societies, using the human, literary, and electronic resources ... More »
Christmas Carol Chronology
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Abstract: Christmas Carol Chronology, based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", provides students with an opportunity to develop comprehension by listing plot developments and arranging them sequentially. This lesson begins with cooperative learning groups and ends with an individual manipulative activity ... More »
Formation of a stream valley
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Abstract: This is a class of 12 Learning Disabled students taking Earth Science. It is a sophomore class. There are two attention deficit students. They all are good readers but have trouble with comprehension of science vocabulary.
Inching Through Oral Language for ESOL Students
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Abstract: This lesson will use the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle to help the student use clear and precise language to demonstrate comprehension.
Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation, Fall 2004
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Abstract: A seven-week module for high intermediate ESL students who need to develop better listening comprehension and oral skills. The workshop involves short speaking and listening assignments with extensive exercises in accurate comprehension, pronunciation, stress and intonation, and expression of ideas.
Psycholinguistics, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Central topics in language processing. The structure of language. Sentence processing. Discourse processing. Morphological processing. The storage and access of words in the mental dictionary. Speech processing. The relationship between the computational resources available in working memory and the ... More »
Singing the Song of Life
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Abstract: This lesson requires students to use their reading, comprehension, and analysis skills to analyze a poem and respond creatively to the selection.
The Life of Twain
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Abstract: This assignment allows students to explore the life of Mark Twain by using concept map graphic organizers to compile their research in an interesting and creative way. This is a great way to assess students' comprehension!
The Little Yellow Chicken
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Abstract: The students will be following an integrated unit on "Helping." They will use reading, math, Social Sciences, science, technology, and other areas of study. Students will read, as a group, the book The Little Yellow Chicken by Joy Cowley. The students will be incorporating prediction, prior knowledge, ... More »
What's Happening Now?
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Abstract: This comprehension and writing lesson helps the student develop skills in predicting what will happen next and sequencing. It also develops the ability to answer what, where, when, and how questions. It can also include a writing activity that teaches writing in a newspaper format by answering the "W" ... More »
WOLVES: Comprehending Informational Texts
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Abstract: This integrated plan uses non-fiction text and wolves to motivate students with language arts and science. Students will read a nonfiction text and use metacognitive skills of guided reading and KWHL chart to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary.
