1. The emergence of language
Students will demonstrate knowledge of early communicative behaviors and the emergence of language.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
2. Phonology, semantics, grammar, and pragmatics
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the components of language – specifically phonology, semantics, grammar, and pragmatics.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
3. Language development
Students will show knowledge of how language continues to develop in school age children as well as adulthood.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
4. Language disorders
Students will have a basic knowledge of various language disorders.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
5. Neurological components of language
Students will be able to describe the basic neurological components of language – including the effects of strokes and dementia on language and speech.
Measurement: Short essays.
