Institution
Organizational Unit
Code
ΨΥ-635
ECTS
5
Language of instruction
English
Academic term
1/2
Title
ΓΛΩΣΣΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ el
LINGUISTIC DEVELOPMENT en
Description
In this unit, the course of typical language development is analyzed, at the levels of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, based on recent theoretical suggestions and research findings. Age-related changes in language production and comprehension skills are discussed. Mechanisms underlying language development and factors affecting it (individual, environmental) are also identified. Special emphasis is placed on language development during infancy and early childhood. Discussion is also held with regard to the effects of bilingualism on language and cognitive development. Finally, developmental language and speech disorders are described and their detection and treatment are discussed.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the unit, a student will be able to:
• describe and analyze the course of typical language development at the levels of phonology, semantics, morphology, syntax and pragmatics
• identify and differentiate mechanisms underlying language development and factors affecting it (individual – environmental)
• critically approach theoretical frameworks and research evidence for the development of language comprehension and production skills
• discuss language development in a bilingual - multilingual context, as well as in the wider sociocultural setting
• analyze and combine theoretical suggestions and research findings, and indicate fields for future research and application of knowledge regarding language development
• identify and differentiate the characteristics of key developmental language and speech disorders and discuss their detection and treatment
• describe and analyze the course of typical language development at the levels of phonology, semantics, morphology, syntax and pragmatics
• identify and differentiate mechanisms underlying language development and factors affecting it (individual – environmental)
• critically approach theoretical frameworks and research evidence for the development of language comprehension and production skills
• discuss language development in a bilingual - multilingual context, as well as in the wider sociocultural setting
• analyze and combine theoretical suggestions and research findings, and indicate fields for future research and application of knowledge regarding language development
• identify and differentiate the characteristics of key developmental language and speech disorders and discuss their detection and treatment