| Course Name |
Languages Cultures & Linguistics - Language Acquisition & Disruption |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
LING10020 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Autumn |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
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| Duration |
Autumn Trimester - September to December
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities 25
Autonomous Student Learning 47
Lectures 22
Tutorial 6
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will comprise two lectures each week, and fortnightly tutorials.
Tutorials will begin straightaway. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+LING10020 Language Acquisition and Language Disruption
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module introduces the areas of Linguistics that focus on two related aspects of Language study: Language Acquisition and Language Disorders. The first part of the...
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Academic Year 2022/2023
This module introduces the areas of Linguistics that focus on two related aspects of Language study: Language Acquisition and Language Disorders. The first part of the module examines both first language acquisition from birth and second language acquisition by individuals who already have a complete first language. The second part introduces the area of Linguistics that concerns itself with the study of language disorders and language impairment. The overall objective is to see how the patterns of language breakdown shed light on the way language is acquired, is used and is represented in the mind/brain of the language user. This module forms part of the BA programme for Linguistics.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify the milestones in first language acquisition
Describe the mechanisms of first language acquisition
Distinguish between language disorders and language delay
Distinguish between language and other non-linguistic cognitive functions
Identify the differnt types of aphasia and their characteristic features
Analyse the role of non-linguistic cognitive factors in language disorders
Describe what parts of the brain may be affected in language impairment
Describe the features of language acquisition in atypical circumstances
Indicative Module Content:
Language Acquisition:
- Acquisition of Phonology
- Acquisition of Morphology
- Acquisition of lexical items
- Acquisition of Syntax
Cognitive impairment and language
Feral Children and language
Brain and Language loss
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
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