B1707 - Clinical linguistics (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will know the theoretical foundations and analysis methods of Clinical Linguistics. Moreover, he/she will be able to independently set up the collection and qualitative/quantitative analysis of an "atypical" speech sample.

Course contents

This course introduces the participants to key concepts of contemporary Clinical Linguistics.
In particular, it will tackle the following topics:

• Brief history of the discipline.
• Methodological issues: naturalistic observation and experimental approach.
• Case study #1: communicative characteristics of children with Developmental Language Disorder.
• Case study #2: communicative dysfunctions in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia.

Prerequisites
The course has been designed for students with a basic background in linguistics (i.e. with competencies like those that are developed in General Linguistics classes). However, a strong background in phonetics and phonology is also recommended.
The students who believe not to have this background knowledge are advised to refer to a basic handbook of linguistics (e.g., Berruto G. & Cerruti M., La linguistica. Un corso introduttivo. Torino, UTET, 2017) and phonetics/phonology (e.g., Ashby M. & Maidment J., Introducing Phonetic Science, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press 2005).

Readings/Bibliography

Program for students who attend the lectures

1. Gagliardi G. (2021). Che cos'è la linguistica clinica. Roma: Carocci.
2. Gagliardi G. (2018). Linguistica per le professioni sanitarie. Bologna: Patron. Box n. n. 8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19-20-21-25-26-27-28-34-35-36-37-39-40-41.
   
3. D'Amico S., De Cagno A.G., Levorato M.C., Rossetto T. & Sansavini A. (2021). Il Disturbo primario del linguaggio. Oltre la Consensus Conference. Trento: Erikson.
4. Papagno C. & Bolognini N. (2020). Neuropsicologia delle demenze. Bologna: il Mulino.
5. Letture e materiali didattici messi a disposizione dalla docente sulla piattaforma e-learning di ateneo.

Program for students who do not attend the lectures

1. Gagliardi G. (2021). Che cos'è la linguistica clinica. Roma: Carocci.
2. Gagliardi G. (2018). Linguistica per le professioni sanitarie. Bologna: Patron. Box n. 8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19-20-21-25-26-27-28-34-35-36-37-39-40-41.
   
3. D'Amico S., De Cagno A.G., Levorato M.C., Rossetto T. & Sansavini A. (2021). Il Disturbo primario del linguaggio. Oltre la Consensus Conference. Trento: Erikson.
4. Papagno C. & Bolognini N. (2020). Neuropsicologia delle demenze. Bologna: il Mulino.
5. Ball M.J., Perkins M.R., Müller N., Howard S. (Eds.) (2008). The Handbook of Clinical Linguistics. Hoboken (NJ): Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
6. Letture e materiali didattici messi a disposizione dalla docente sulla piattaforma e-learning di ateneo.

Students not attending the lessons are strongly invited to get in contact with the teachers, to avoid any misunderstanding about the course contents and reading materials.

Teaching methods

Lectures, collaborative discussion of scientific papers, practical exercises.

Assessment methods

The final exam is an oral colloquium dealing with the course contents; its aim is to evaluate the critical skills and methodological knowledge gained by the student.

Reaching a clear view of all the course topics as well as using a correct language terminology will be valued with maximum grades. The capacity of building autonomous paths to connect different topics of the course will be appreciated.
Mnemonic knowledge of the course topics or not completely appropriate terminology will be valued with intermediate grades.
Unknown topics or inappropriate terminology use will be valued, depending on the seriousness of the omissions, with minimal or insufficient grades.

All the students will be asked to start from a subject freely choosen by them.

The oral colloquia can be scheduled in different days depending on the number of students enrolled. The exact day will be communicated once the enrollment list will be closed.

Teaching tools

Didactic material will be made available on the course's online platform, Virtuale.

Students are required to download available documents and to regularly check for updates.

Office hours

See the website of Gloria Gagliardi