Language and Communication in Dementia (PALS0044)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Content: In this module, we cover the main dementia subtypes and language change associated with each. In lab sessions, we will work with language samples to understand the linguistic profiles of dementia first-hand.

Teaching delivery: This module is taught over ten weekly lectures and five bi-weekly practical sessions. In most practical sessions, students analyze language production of people with dementia (with a focus on lexical, semantic, grammatical, and pragmatic properties).

Indicative topics: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, primary progressive aphasias, frontotemporal dementias, Huntington's disease, Diagnosis, Treatment, Sppech and Language Therapy, Dementia-friendly environments

Module Aims:

1) Knowledge of dementia types, including behavioural and neurological changes associated with each type.

2. Understanding of issues with language and communication.

3. Knowledge of clinical approaches to dementia, including language-based approaches.

4. Experience with clinical application of language science.

5. Increased sensitivity to societal issues related to dementia.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 30
Module leader: Dr Vitor Zimmerer
Who to contact for more information: pals.modules@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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