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PL1C1L-Clinical Studies
Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Co-requisites: All other BSc Language Science and Psychology and Language Sciences Part 1 modules
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0
Email: V.Stojanovik@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
An introduction to some of the aspects clinical professional work, including practical work developing skills in observation and the collection and analysis and writing up of data.
Aims:
The aims of this module are:Ìý
- to introduce the skills of observation, analysis and interpretation of data which can be applied to clinical populationsÌýfor children and adults.Ìý
In addition, generic clinical skills are introduced and practised
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module it is expected that the students will be able to:
- ÌýAssemble and present a profile of a specific child’s development from their objective observations and data collection
-ÌýAnalyse and interpret data of a child’s development in their second year of life with reference to published developmental normative data.Ìý
Additional outcomes:
Recognise how linguistics and psychology are related in clinical practice
• Recognise features of impaired communication across the life span.
• Construct and give analytical peer feedback.
• Demonstrate awareness of issues around professionalism in a clinical context.
Outline content:
Seminars support the development of generic clinical as well professional skills. Ìý
Lectures/seminars: Most of the teaching takes place via interactive seminars and video workshops. Topics covered include: the context of health professions service delivery, generic clinical and professional skills, Ìýusing developing knowledge of linguistics and psychology in order to recognise and explain features of communication impairment; academic writing skills.Ìý
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Seminars, clinical workshopsÌýand use of VLE for discussions.
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 2 | ||
Seminars | 18 | ||
Guided independent study: | 80 | ||
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Total hours by term | 100 | ||
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Total hours for module | 100 |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
A Child Development Assignment (1500 words), to be submitted in the Summer term.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
ÌýThere will be plenty of opportunities during the seminars for students to get feedback from academic staff as well as peers.
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-assessment by September.Ìý
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 8 April 2019
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