University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

The aim of this module is to build on the knowledge and skills gained from Linguistics 1 and to focus specifically on the morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic analyses of clinical data.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe and discuss the main aspects of meaning and structure in a range of sentences, selecting relevant descriptive concepts and using appropriate transcription conventions and diagrams.
  2. Discuss the role of verb argument structure in sentence processing.
  3. Identify patterns in a range of language data and use linguistic concepts to formulate hypotheses regarding processes underlying client presentations.
  4. Outline and use systematic methods to analyse different aspects of language, in particular syntax, semantics, and pragmatic language at word, sentence, and text level.
  5. Outline how theory helps to organize understanding of disorders of syntax, semantics, and pragmatic language (including narratives).
  6. Continue to practice phonetic transcription of disordered speech and analysis of speech samples.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "References available on Blackboard" by n/a
  2. "Introductory Linguistics for Speech and Language Therapy Practice" by Jan McAllister,James E. Miller
    ISBN: 9780470671108.
    Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
The above information outlines module SL223: "Linguistics 2" and is valid from 2020 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.