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PSY-3011: Introduction to Speech and Hearing Problems Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Language of instruction
English.
Exam: Norwegian or english. | Objectives
Students shall understand the different types of speech and hearing disorders. The course is a prerequisite for students thinking to enter professional training in speech pathology. For students who are thinking to become clinical psychologists, teachers, doctors, etc., the course will allow them to understand communication disorders. The course will NOT teach students to do diagnostic or therapeutic methods. | Contents
Typical and disordered communication; anatomy and physiology of speech & hearing; communication development; assessment & intervention; childhood language impairments; adult impairments; fluency disorders, voice disorders; disorders of articulation and phonology; cleft lip & palate; neurogenic speech disorders; audiology & disorders of hearing; augmentative and alternative communication. | Form of teaching
The course will follow the textbook, with traditional lecturing by the teacher. Because students must learn many new words and concepts, the course will have in-class practice quizzes. Practice quizzes are administered by the teacher. These are NOT obligatory. Contact the teacher for questions about these practice quizzes. | Coursework requirements
Written esssay
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The examination is comprised of short-answer questions in English. | Date(s) of written examination
30.05.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Course overlap
PSY-2023 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Fagansvarlig: Floyd Webster Rudmin
Første forelesning: tirsdag 16.01.07 Kl. 14.15 - 16.00, rom |
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