Language and Language Disorders in Adults

General

Prefix

CSD

Course Number

427

Course Level

Undergraduate

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: