CSD 4200
Introduction to Fluency Disorders

Welcome to the Home Page for
CSD 4200 Intro. to Fluency Disorders
Spring 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS         ANNOUNCEMENTS Final exam Wed. May 9, 10:00 a.m. Rubric for organizing theories of stuttering

Cindy S. Spillers, Ph.D.	University of MN Duluth
189 Chester Park (726-7992)	Spring 2012
cspiller@d.umn.edu	Mon, Wed, Fri. 11:00- 11:50
alias: csd4200-1-s2012@d.umn.edu	124 Chester Park

Behind this unassuming index page lie many more pages of useful information for the students of CSD 4200. You will see a menu of the basic links hovering to the left of each page. Use these links to take you to the major pieces of information that you will need. From these links, you will find your way to more detailed information, such as the outlines for each unit of discussion and the details of assignments and grading. Check this page regularly; things change. Watch the ANNOUNCEMENTS box above for new items that become available.

My Philosophy for this Course:

A wise old grandfather in this profession once said that every person should choose a sphinx in their life -- an unsolvable riddle which they may devote their lives to solving. Stuttering makes a remarkable sphinx because it is one of the great unsolved mysteries of our profession. To some, the unsolvable mystery presents a nemesis rather than a challenge.

Our challenge in this course is to understand the mysteries of stuttering that people have unraveled thus far. Because of the mystery and unknowns that still surround stuttering, many theories and beliefs still float around. We will find that some beliefs and ideas about stuttering have more credible evidence behind them than do others. Part of our job becomes separating the credible ideas from the discreditable ones.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
©2012Cindy S. Spillers. For concerns about this course contact the instructor at cspiller@d.umn.edu