FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLA COMUNICAZIONEModule SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE APPLICATE
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE LANZAExpected Learning Outcomes
To define the anatomical and functional structures underlying language, phonation, and swallowing
To identify the physiological neuropsychomotor development
To outline the physiology of speech, voice, and swallowing across different ages
To know the physiological development of reading and writing
Course Structure
Frontal interactive lessons, supported by slides, videos, and tutorials
Any seminar
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Anatomy and physiology of the organs of speech, voice, and swallowing
Normal neuropsychomotor development
Development of language, swallowing, and voice in developmental, adult, and senile age
Development of metaphonological, pragmatic, and narrative competence
Development of reading and writing
Textbook Information
Anna Emilia Berti, Anna Silvia Bombi. Corso di psicologia dello sviluppo. Il Mulino Strumenti (latest edition)
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy and physiology of the organs of speech, voice, and swallowing | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 2 | Normal neuropsychomotor development | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 3 | Development of language, swallowing, and voice in developmental, adult, and senile age | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 4 | Development of metaphonological, pragmatic, and narrative competence | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 5 | Development of reading and writing | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
What are the stages of physiological swallowing in adults?
What is metaphonological competence?
In how many and which stages does reading-writing develop?