LANGUAGE SCIENCES I

Module APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES

According to the Five Dublin Descriptors

1. Knowledge and Understanding - The student should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the main anatomical and physiological structures involved in language and phonation;
• the physiological mechanisms underlying language and voice across the lifespan;
• the typical development of reading, writing, metaphonological skills, and narrative abilities.

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding - The student should be able to:

• apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to the understanding of communication processes;
• recognize the characteristics of typical communication development;
• understand the developmental stages of reading and writing as a foundation for subsequent clinical reasoning in speech and language therapy.

3. Making Judgements - The student should demonstrate the ability to:

• distinguish between typical development and potentially atypical conditions in the main areas of communication;
• integrate knowledge from different disciplines, particularly anatomy and physiology;
• develop an initial critical approach to the observation of communication processes across the lifespan.

4. Communication Skills - The student should be able to:

• use technical and scientific terminology appropriate to the field of speech and language therapy;
• present the theoretical content of the course clearly, accurately, and coherently;
• effectively communicate complex concepts related to language and voice development.

5. Learning Skills - The student should demonstrate the ability to:

• independently acquire, process, and consolidate the course content;
• develop critical study skills that support further academic and professional training;
• update their knowledge through the recommended textbooks and the learning materials provided.