306311 (v.1) Introduction to Later Language Development 512

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Individual Study:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Further examination of the effects of language disorder on the social, emotional and academic outcomes of disorders of semantic development, comprehension, language disorder in adolescent children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described and critically evaluated approaches to the assessment and treatment of disorders of semantic development in school aged children. Described and critically evaluated approaches to the assessment and treatment of disorders of comprehension in school aged children. Discussed evidence of language disorder in adolescence. Identified crucial issues in the evaluation and management of language disorder in children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Related findings from readings to professional practice and to theories of language.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Merritt D. and Culatta B., (1998), Language Intervention in the Classroom, San Diego, Singular Publishing Group.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Selection of Assignments (minimum of three) 100%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y