Biography
Felicidad Garcia, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Before coming to Temple University, Dr. Garcia worked as an SLP in New York City, specializing in the treatment of bilingual and bidialectal clients in subacute rehab and school settings.
Dr. Garcia's research interests include dual-language learning and bidialectalism. Her doctoral work, conducted at the Neurocognition of Language Lab at Teachers College, used electroencephalographic (EEG) methods to compare morphosyntax processing in bidialectal speakers of African American English and Mainstream American English. Dr. Garcia has a specific interest in determining the differences and similarities between bilingual and bidialectal language learners, as it relates to normal language development and differential diagnosis of disorder. Recent projects include collaborations with Dr. Lisa Bedore in the HABLA Lab with the TELL Project, and contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) as it relates to teaching CSD courses with active learning approaches.
Education
- PhD, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Columbia University
- MS, Speech-Language Pathology, Columbia University
- BA, English, Florida International University
Google Scholar: Felicidad Garcia's Google Scholar profile
Courses Taught
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Number |
Name |
Level |
|---|---|---|
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CSCD 2301 |
Development of Speech and Language |
Undergraduate |
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CSCD 4496 |
Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology |
Undergraduate |
|
CSCD 5511 |
Bilingualism: A Lifespan Perspective |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8187 |
Basic Practicum in Diagnostic Processes |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8287 |
Basic Practicum in Therapy Processes |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8824 |
Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Populations |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9387 |
Advanced Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Child |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9388 |
Capstone Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Pediatric |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9487 |
Advanced Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Adult |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9488 |
Capstone Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Adult |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9587 |
Advanced Practicum in Aphasia |
Graduate |
Selected Publications
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Garcia, F.M., Shen, G., Avery, T., Green, H.L., Godoy, P., Khamis, R., & Froud, K. (2022). Bidialectal and monodialectal differences in morphosyntactic processing of AAE and MAE: Evidence from ERPs and acceptability judgments. J Commun Disord, 100, p. 106267. United States. doi: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2022.106267