The Development of Speech, Language and Communication in Childhood
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 3LG033
- Code
- 3LG033
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Board of the Speech and Language Pathology Programme, 31 May 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences
General provisions
The course is given in semester 3 in the speech therapist programme.
Entry requirements
For admission to higher semester, the student may have no more than 15 credits in conditional pass from previous semesters in the speech therapist programme. The programme is based on clear progression, which is why the student should follow the courses in order.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should:
- be able to account for different theories of children's language learning
- be able to account for typical number, language and communication development of children
- be able to account for different theories of children's bilinguality and second language learning
- be able to explain relationships between language development and different language environments
- be able to analyse language and communication of children with typical language development
Content
Theories of children's language learning. Pre-lingual communication. The child's learning and development of sound system, grammar and vocabulary. The child's development in his ability to participate in communication with his environment. Relationship between language development and different language environments. Linguistic consciousness. Multilinguality. Language and identity. Early (simultaneous) bilinguality. Second language learning and the development of gradual bilinguality. Communication on two languages, code-switching and interference. Skills to analyse child language.
Instruction
Teaching is given as lectures, seminars and group work.
Other directives
The course may be given in English.