2020-2021 / LOGO5014-1

Clinical neuropsychology of language: assessment

Duration

15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Master in speech and language therapy (120 ECTS)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Martine Poncelet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Principles of cognitive assessement in neuropsychology of language. Tools for cognitive and pragmatic assessment of linguistic functions.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The objective of this course is to give students the means to select adequate tools for cognitive and pragmatic assessment in aphasic patients.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Neuropsychology of Language

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ex-cathedra courses and training in language tests

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face teaching

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

We would prefer to organize an exam with students in the classrooms. However, if the University remains in the yellow code or switch to the orange or red code, and that the health situation yields unsurmountable organizational difficulties, the exams will be remotely carried out.

Recommended or required readings

papers
Whitworth, A., Webster, J., & Howard, D. (2014). A cognitive neuropsychological approach to Assessment and Intervention in Aphasia. A clinician's guide. Hove & NY : Psychology Press.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Martine.Poncelet@ulg.ac.be