Language and Language Disorders in Adults
General
Prefix
CSD
Course Number
427
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Typical language and cognition in adults, aging effects and the nature of language.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the typical language processing in adults based on neuropsychological models of cognitive-linguistic processes of language.
Outcome
Analyze the effects of normal aging on cognitive and linguistic functions in communication.
Outcome
Describe the etiologies (causes) of various communication disorders in the aged population.
Outcome
Identify and discuss the characteristics of the typical communication disorders seen in the elderly.
Outcome
Integrate the effects of typical and atypical language behaviors in communication functions of the elderly.
Dependencies
Programs
CSD427
is a
completion requirement
for: