The module consists of weekly two-hour lectures, and provides an up-to-date introduction to different kinds of developmental language disorders focussing on impairments of levels of the language system, including phonology, grammar (syntax and morphology), semantics and pragmatics. We will focus on studies on Specific Language Impairment, and make reference to other conditions such as Williams Syndrome, Down's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Hearing Impairment occur in children and affect the normal acquisition of language. We will consider theoretical explanatory approaches to understanding language disorder, and consider assessments of language disorders as well as approaches to intervention to remediate language disorders.
Learning Outcomes
The module has three major aims:
(i) to provide an overview of studies on developmental language disorders,
(ii) to enable students to understand current theoretical positions in this area,
(iii) to help students understand the clinical implications of developmental language disorders.
Learning Outcomes
The module has three major aims:
(i) to provide an overview of studies on developmental language disorders,
(ii) to enable students to understand current theoretical positions in this area,
(iii) to help students understand the clinical implications of developmental language disorders.