SEL8040 : Neurocognition of language development (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Cristina Dye
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To consider theoretical approaches and empirical methodologies to child language development and to explore major empirical findings in the field. The PG seminars focus on language development in children with neuro-developmental disorders including Specific Language Impairment (SLI), dyslexia, and autism.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics will include:
Major theoretical approaches to child language acquisition/development
Empirical methodologies for studying child language (production, comprehension, brain imaging)
Brain and language
Pre-linguistic sensitivities in infants
Discoveries in the acquisition of phonology, semantics, and syntax
Language development in bilingual children
Language in children with neuro-developmental disorders (e.g., Specific language development, autism, dyslexia)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 167:00 | 167:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL3352 | Language development:Cross-disciplinary approaches |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
- plenary sessions (lectures) for exposition of the material;
- workshops (per small group) for discussion of topics introduced in the lectures, discussion of further reading, student presentations, practice/preparation for research proposals
- Optional one-to-one tutorials (as needed) for discussion of problems and issues raised by particular students.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 100 | 4000 word written piece on a neuro-developmental disorder |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 30 minute oral (or written) presentation of topic/plans for final essay - throughout the semester |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
To assess the student’s skills and appreciation of issues covered
Formative assessment is intended to prepare students for final essay
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8040's Timetable