Undergraduate Course: Children with Language Impairments (PSYL10014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | While the vast majority of children acquire spoken language with remarkable speed and facility, some children experience significant difficulties with language development, despite their development appearing to be relatively typical in other respects. In this course, we will examine some key features of the difficulties encountered by children with specific language impairments (SLI) and will evaluate contrasting explanations for SLI (e.g. linguistic module deficits, perceptual deficits, working memory limitations). We will also consider how SLI may impact on literacy skills and socio-emotional development, as well as the implications for educational policy and practice. The classes will involve a combination of lecturing and discussion. To help you participate effectively in class discussions, you will be expected to read a particular paper and think about some questions before coming to each class. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Degree major in Psychology and passes in psychology courses at least to the equivalent of junior honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 3 (Sem 2) |
| Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
88 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% exam
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | |
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, you should be able to:
describe the various types of difficulties that some children have in acquiring spoken language
evaluate a range of theoretical accounts of these difficulties, drawing on relevant evidence from empirical research
discuss the educational implications of research on children with language impairments
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | developmental psychology; language impairment |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Morag Donaldson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3437
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Fiona Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 3440
Email: |
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