FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLA COMUNICAZIONEModule SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE APPLICATE
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE LANZAExpected Learning Outcomes
To define the anatomy and function underlying language, phonation, and swallowing
To know the normal neuropsychomotor development
To outline the physiology of speech, voice, and swallowing across different ages
To know the normal 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 speech, voice, and swallowing
Neuropsychomotor development
Development of language, swallowing, and voice in child, adult, and older age
Development of metaphonological 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) (consultation book)
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy and physiology of the speech, voice, and swallowing | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 2 | Development of language, swallowing, and voice in child, adult, and older age | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 3 | Neuropsychomotor development | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 4 | Development of metaphonological and narrative competence | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 5 | Development of reading and writing | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.
To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
What are the stages of normal swallowing in adults?
What is metaphonological competence?
In how many and which stages does reading-writing develop?