Course description
Spoken and Written Language
This module focuses on the nature of spoken and written language development and difficulties. The relationship between speech, language and literacy is explored. Topics include speech and literacy development, phonological awareness, reading and reading comprehension, writing, spelling, and cross-linguistic issues.
Theoretical models and practical applications to supporting literacy development in pre-and school-age children will be studied. Students can choose to either follow introductory units in phonetics and speech development if new to these topics or extend their existing knowledge of phonetics and examine connected speech and prosody.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Speech and language therapists, teachers and other professionals.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:
- Understand the relationship between spoken and written language development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of literacy models.
- Use psycholinguistic approaches to investigate children’s speech and literacy.
- Analyse children’s speech, reading and spelling data.
- Critically evaluate theoretical perspectives and studies in the field.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of children’s speech and literacy development and training studies to practice.
- Use research evidence to support arguments in academic writing.
Course delivery details
The module content is delivered online and includes guided independent study, using online reading material available from the University Library. Students are supported by University tutors via online discussion boards and email.
Online learning will be supplemented by an optional 2-day study block in Sheffield.
Assessment
Part A (30%): A speech and spelling data exercise; and Part B (70%) a 2,000 word assignment.
Expenses
Fees and funding for the module
Fully funded places available for NHS employees in Yorkshire and the Humber and East Midlands.