PL1C1L-Clinical Studies

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Co-requisites: All other BSc Language Science and Psychology and Language Sciences Part 1 modules
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Dr Vesna Stojanovik

Email: V.Stojanovik@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

An introduction to some of the aspects clinical professional work, including practical work developing skills in observation and the collection and analysis and writing up of data.

Aims:

The aims of this module are: 



- to introduce the skills of observation, analysis and interpretation of data which can be applied to clinical populations for children and adults. 



In addition, generic clinical skills are introduced and practised

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of this module it is expected that the students will be able to:

-  Assemble and present a profile of a specific child’s development from their objective observations and data collection

- Analyse and interpret data of a child’s development in their second year of life with reference to published developmental normative data. 

Additional outcomes:

Recognise how linguistics and psychology are related in clinical practice

• Recognise features of impaired communication across the life span.

• Construct and give analytical peer feedback.

• Demonstrate awareness of issues around professionalism in a clinical context.

Outline content:

Seminars support the development of generic clinical as well professional skills.  

Lectures/seminars: Most of the teaching takes place via interactive seminars and video workshops. Topics covered include: the context of health professions service delivery, generic clinical and professional skills,  using developing knowledge of linguistics and psychology in order to recognise and explain features of communication impairment; academic writing skills. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Seminars, clinical workshops and use of VLE for discussions.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		2
Seminars		18
Guided independent study:		80
Total hours by term		100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

A Child Development Assignment (1500 words), to be submitted in the Summer term. 

Formative assessment methods:

 There will be plenty of opportunities during the seminars for students to get feedback from academic staff as well as peers.

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Re-assessment by September. 

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 8 April 2019