Current active subject description (last updated 2022/23)
Linguistics for Speech Language Therapists
PE321L
Current active subject description (last updated 2022/23)

Linguistics for Speech Language Therapists

PE321L
This course provides knowledge of general concepts and analytic tools in linguistics, primarily applied to Norwegian language. The main topics are phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language acquisition and multilingualism. Since it cannot be expected that candidates have previously studied elementary courses in linguistics, the candidates should familiarize themselves with additional literature that the reading list is based on.
Admission to the programme Master in Speech Therapy.
Admission to Master in Speech Therapy.

On successful completion of the course the student will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student will gain

  • a comprehensive understanding of basic topics in linguistics
  • in-depth knowledge of aspects of the structure of Norwegian language
  • detailed knowledge of linguistic analysis

Skills

The student will be able to

  • critically reflect on functional and structural aspects of natural language
  • apply linguistic theory and analytic tools to relevant problems in speech and language therapy
  • analyze observed linguistic data using linguistic theory and methods

General knowledge

The student will be able to

  • relate observations of linguistic behaviour or linguistic observations to relevant linguistic theory
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Compulsory
Theoretical topics will be presented in lectures and assignments. It is expected that the candidates work individually and in groups between sessions
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys. These evaluations are part of the University’s quality assurance system.

Compound evaluation

  • Compulsory participation: 80% attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
  • Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
  • Take home examination: 6 hours, comprises 100/100, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail