Speech and Language Therapy

The module is divided into two parts. In the first part, the main theoretical approaches to language development will be explored, comparing them based on the arguments proposed in relation to three themes: nature and origin of language, structure and functioning of the linguistic system, mechanisms of verbal and gestural language acquisition. The second part will discuss the phases of typical language development (pre-grammatical complexity, grammaticalization of utterances, development of recursion, reorganization based on the discourse), illustrating the risk factors for delays and / or impairments in the linguistic area, and the profiles of atypical development.

There are no specific prerequisites for this module.

Textbooks, articles from journals, and links to videos given by the lecturer during the lectures. 1/ D’Amico, S. e Devescovi, A. (Eds.) (2013). Psicologia dello sviluppo del linguaggio, Bologna: Il Mulino. Capitoli 1, 3, 6, 7 2/ One of the following textbooks: a/ Select three chapters, from chapters 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Rinaldi, P. Tomasuolo, E. e Resca, A. (2019). La sorditá infantile, Nuove prospettive di intervento. Trento: Erickson. or b/ Chapters 1, 2, and 3 S. Bonifacio (2021). Il lento sviluppo del linguaggio. Inquadramento teorico e modalità operative. Roma: Carocci editore. ISBN: 9788874668885

frontal lessons and/or online lessons

Attendance to the lectures is compulsory.

Students should achieve a grade equal or above 18/30 in each module to pass the exam; the student must demonstrate that has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in the course. To achieve a grade of 30/30 cum laude, the student must evidence to have mastered excellent competence and understanding of all the topics covered during the module, with arguments and critical appraisal of the topics, use of appropriate technical terms and making use of accurate linguistic expressions.

Face-to-face lectures.