Course Description
Assessment, treatment, and quality of life issues associated with acquired cognitive-linguistic disorders in adults will be addressed. The targeted disorders include aphasia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Understand neuroanatomical structures that support language and cognition.
Demonstrate the use of vocabulary related to acquired cognitive linguistic disorders and the neural etiology associated with specific disorders
List the major cognitive domains.
Identify five common characteristics of 1) aphasia, and cognitive communicative disorders associated with 2) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 3) dementias.
Know three ways to support communication in people with aphasia and cognitive communicative disorders due to TBI and dementias.
Recognize the quality of life issues associated with aphasia and cognitive communication disorders and their impact of socialization and community involvement.
Understand person-centered care as it relates to acquired language and cognitive communication disorders.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Quizzes (4 quizzes total-125 points total) | 125 points |
Movie reflections (30 points total-10 points each) | 30 points |
Supported Conversation for Aphasia Module | 10 points |
Discussion Board participation (40 points-5 points each) | 40 points |
Public Service Announcement (PSA)(25 points) | 25 points |
Grading Scale:
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
213-230 | A |
206-213 | A- |
199-212 | B+ |
190-198 | B |
183-189 | B- |
176-182 | C+ |
167-175 | C |
160-166 | C- |
153-165 | D+ |
144-152 | D |
137-151 | D- |
0-137 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation. You are expected to participate in class activities.
Discussion boards for course topics and questions should be written using professional language and comments should be respectful.
Your questions, comments, and observations make the class engaging and interesting and help develop the skills required to enter collaborative work forces in the Health Sciences.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
You will not be required to purchase any materials for this class. All readings and media will be shared through canvas or the UNC Greensboro library.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.