Course description for 2021/22
Linguistics for Speech Language Therapists
PE321L
Course description for 2021/22
Linguistics for Speech Language Therapists
PE321L
This course provides knowledge of general concepts and analytic tools in linguistics, primarily applied to Norwegian language. The main topics are phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language acquisition and multilingualism. Since it cannot be expected that candidates have previously studied elementary courses in linguistics, the candidates should familiarize themselves with additional literature that the reading list is based on.
Admission to Master in Speech Therapy.
On successful completion of the course the student will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student will gain
- a comprehensive understanding of basic topics in linguistics
- in-depth knowledge of aspects of the structure of Norwegian language
- detailed knowledge of linguistic analysis
Skills
The student will be able to
- critically reflect on functional and structural aspects of natural language
- apply linguistic theory and analytic tools to relevant problems in speech and language therapy
- analyze observed linguistic data using linguistic theory and methods
General knowledge
The student will be able to
- relate observations of linguistic behaviour or linguistic observations to relevant linguistic theory
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Compulsory
Theoretical topics will be presented in lectures and assignments. It is expected that the candidates work individually and in groups between sessions
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system
NOTE: Spring 2022: The written school examination has been changed to home examination.
Changes are done due to the Covid-19 epidemic, in accordance with the “Provisional Regulation on a Supplement to Regulations of 28/10/2020 no. 2474 Relating to Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic” - according to Section 2 Forms of assessment 1-4.