Frequently Asked Questions | LING 4604
LING 4604 is a one-semester field placement course that allows students to pursue personal learning objectives related to the clinical application of research in psycholinguistics, communication differences and disabilities, and language development. The course is worth 0.5 credits and counts toward the requirements of the Linguistics major.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You will receive notification by mid-June.
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Applications for LING 4604 are evaluated based on successful completion of LING 2604 and 3604, standing in the program, CGPA, marks in required courses, and demonstrated professionalism. Responses to questions on the application form will also be considered.
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Students enrolled in the Psycholinguistics and Communication Differences (PCD) concentration are given priority, assuming that they satisfy the other eligibility criteria. If additional spots are available, consideration will be given first to other LING majors, then to ALDS majors. Students with majors outside of SLaLS are generally not eligible.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, you should consult the practicum coordinator or the undergraduate advisor. -
Students who are accepted into the practicum will work closely with the practicum coordinator to identify possible sponsors, and will collaborate with the practicum coordinator in contacting these sponsors.
Please DO NOT reach out to any potential sponsors until after: (a) you have been accepted into the practicum and (b) you have discussed your plans with the practicum coordinator and received approval. We have established agreements in place with some organizations, and many organizations have strict protocols to follow for securing placements. Not following proper procedures can endanger placement opportunities for you and future students.
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Sort of. In addition to the individual practicum placements, there is typically a scheduled class slot for LING 4604. This class slot will be used periodically throughout the semester for meetings focused on topics relevant to students’ practicum placements.
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LING 4604 is graded on a SAT/UNS basis. It counts toward your degree as a 4000-level LING course
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In order to officially register for the practicum, you will need to submit an override request. Do not submit an override request as a way to indicate your interest in the practicum. You must submit an application (outlined here) to indicate your interest.
You should only submit an override request to register after you have been accepted into the practicum and you have secured a placement. At that point, the practicum coordinator will ensure that your override request is granted. You should check your Carleton e-mail regularly.
Click here for more information about how to request a registration override.
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It is very unlikely that your acceptance into LING 4604 will be finalized before it is time to register for courses. Because of this, it is very strongly recommended that you register for a “back up” class – not LING 4604 – when your time ticket arrives.
You will be able to switch from your back-up course into LING 4604 once you have been accepted in the practicum and secured a placement. There is no danger of LING 4604 “filling up” if you have been accepted.
In contrast, if you do not register for a back-up course and you are not accepted into LING 4604 or cannot secure a practicum placement, it may be difficult for you to switch to another class that interests you and that fulfills the requirements of your degree.
If you have questions about course planning and degree requirements, please consult the undergraduate advisor.
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A CV is essentially an academic resume. It should list the jobs you have had, your volunteer positions, and your education and training. It should also include a list of other accomplishments and/or awards. At this stage of your career, your resume and your CV will be very similar.
- Here is a summary of the differences between a resume and a CV
- If you have never made a CV, here is a template from Carleton
Note that it is okay if you don’t have content to put in each of these categories; it is unusual for an undergraduate student to have had all of these experiences already. Fill in what you do have and delete the other sections.
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For questions about the practicum itself or the practicum application, please contact the SLP practicum coordinator. For questions about course planning and the requirements of your degree, please contact the undergraduate advisor for LING and ALDS. You can find their contact information here.