Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical and physiological bases of language and cognition

• Describe models of typical language and cognitive processes.

• Describe adult learning and motivation

• Demonstrate knowledge of the components of aphasia and other acquired cognitive linguistic disorders, including:

  • Etiology

  • Lesion site

  • Neurological symptoms

  • Language/cognitive symptoms

  • Bilingual/Multilingual factors to consider

• Assessment-Apply administration procedures for assessments, analyze test results (e.g., language batteries, cognitive batteries, naming, etc.) from speakers with acquired cognitive linguistic disorders, interpret error types in persons with acquired language disorders, identify intended populations for a standardized tests, interpret information on validity, reliability and cultural appropriateness for a standardized test, list an example of a qualitative form of assessment

• Design assessment protocols for individuals with acquired cognitive-linguistic disorders

• Demonstrate the ability to develop person-centered treatment goals

• Demonstrate knowledge of how to support communication and cognition for people with acquired cognitive linguistic disorders

• Develop evidence-based intervention plans given case data for adults with acquired cognitive-linguistic disorders

• Demonstrate competence in interpreting treatment literature and using it to develop appropriate, theoretically sound treatment paradigms for a variety of acquired language problems

• Critically and ethically consider best assessment and treatment options for individuals with aquired cognitive linguistic disorders

• Consider the impact of a language or cognitive-communication disorder on the life of the individual and their caregiver/family, and the role of a clinician.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Knowledge checks will be completed via Canvas using Respondus Lockdown software: Knowledge checks will be quizzes for the content that has been covered up to that point.	60 points
Case study knowledge checks: You will have two case study knowledge checks.	40 points
Assessment Activity	20 points
Discussion boards (5 points each, 15 points total)	15 points
Person Centered Goal Setting Activity	5 points
Aphasia Treatment lab	10 points
Aphasia Treatment Presentation	10 points
Aphasia friendly reading material assignment	5 points
Error coding activity	5 points
Supported Conversation Learning Module Action Plan	10 points
Final Case studies	40 points

The grading formula for undergraduate and graduate students differs. The UNCG Graduate School does not permit grades of D for graduate students. Therefore, any grade below 70 will be scored as an F for graduate students. For scores above 70, the grading scale is the same for graduate students as for undergraduate students.

Grading Scale

Points	Letter Grade
204-220	A
197-203	A-
191-196	B+
182-190	B
175-181	B-
169-174	C+
160-168	C
153-159	C-
0-152	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students are expected to attend and participate in class. Many assignments will be completed in class. Students will not receive points for attendance or participation. The allocation of class points are outlined in the table above.

course Materials Purchased by the student

Papathanasiou, I., Coppens, P., & Potagas, C. (2017). Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders (3rd). Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington.