Detailed Information
LING10020 - Language Acquisition and Language Disruption* (Credit) 2017
This module introduces the areas of Linguistics that focus on two related aspects of Language study: Language Acquisition and Language Disorders. The first part of the module examines both first language acquisition from birth and second language acquisition by individuals who already have a complete first language. The second part introduces the area of Linguistics that concerns itself with the study of language disorders and language impairment. The overall objective is to see how the patterns of language breakdown shed light on the way language is acquired, is used and is represented in the mind/brain of the language user. This module forms part of the BA programme for Linguistics.
Semester 1
Level 1
Lectures: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 12:00 and Thursdays, 12:00 - 13:00
Tutorials to be selected.
Audit option on request
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Feargal Murphy