SLT-10021 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module will provide you with knowledge relating to typical language acquisition and the cognitive mechanisms and processes involved in language processing as well as psychological development across the lifespan. The ability to describe different theoretical approaches to the study of language development is a key skill developed in this module and is essential for understanding clinical concepts relating to speech and language disorders.

This module aims to give apprentices the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of typical language acquisition and the cognitive mechanisms and processes involved in language processing. Different theoretical approaches to language acquisition and development are explored. Early speech perception and production will also be considered. The typical sequence of psychological development and cognitive changes across the lifespan are examined. Additionally, psychosocial consequences of atypical language development are introduced.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain two different current theoretical approaches to the study of language development.: 1
Discuss the impact and relevance of key psychological developments in the early years on speech, language and communication: 1
Summarise key issues of the impact of communication difficulties on the psychological and social wellbeing of a person: 1

Study hours

28 hours tutor led active learning will include:
~ 14 hours synchronous interactive lectures
~ 10 hours asynchronous lectures
~ 2 hours synchronous tutorials and seminars,
~ 2 hours synchronous assessment preparation
122 hours of independent study will include:
~ 75 hours independent assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment