Neurolinguistique

Historical developments in the field of neurolinguistics - An introduction to the neurology and neuroanatomy of language - The role of the cerebral hemispheres in language processes - An introduction to the study of speech and language development - The study of speech/language disorders caused by developmental or acquired cerebral lesions or dysfunctions (e.g., aphasia, dysarthria, verbal dyspraxia, dyslexia, ...).

Students will be able to recognize different forms of developmental or acquired speech/language disorders.

Required and Corequired knowledge and skills

Knowledge of linguistic terminology.

Interactive teaching by means of, among others, video demonstrations made in clinical settings. Possible participation of invited speakers.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

To be communicated via the UV depending on the sudents' interactions during the classes.

Course notes

• Université virtuelle

Additional information

The Université Virtuelle (UV) constitutes the main and compulsory teaching support. PowerPoint slides of all classes will be uploaded and will constitute the course and study material to be assessed. The UV will provide details on the compulsory, facultative and informative readings. All communication relative to the course organization will be made via the UV.

Contacts

philippe.paquier@ulb.ac.be (02 650 38 21 ; 02 629 14 65).
stefanie.keulen@ulb.ac.be (02 650 38 21 ; 02 629 14 65).

Campus

Solbosch

Method(s) of evaluation

• Other

Other

Oral examination. Final mark = 100% of oral exam mark.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

Final mark = 100% of oral exam mark.

Language(s) of evaluation

• french
• (if applicable Dutch, english )