Acquired Language Impairments  CPD

The module identifies new developments in language processing theory, assessment of conversation in aphasia, and aphasia therapy, and how to integrate language and social approaches in therapy. 

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Friday 27 January 2012 3 hours teaching, once a week for the whole of term 2 Contact CPD admissions for the latest information. HCM001 Apply Now

Eligibility

  • First or second-class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
  • The Licentiate Diploma of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists is also accepted.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 100

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

  • Gain an understanding of language processing theories and how these relate to aphasia
  • Integrate language processing and social model ideas in a clinically useful way
  • Develop an understanding of how to investigate and treat conversation. 

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery
Teaching methods will include seminars, workshops, critical reading groups.

Assessment
Oral presentation and linked literature review

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