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PSYCH 313 : Psychology of Communication Disorders

Undergraduate course

Project description

Studies the links between psychological processes and communication disorders. Hearing and speech and language development will be covered. A range of communication disorders will be introduced. Psychosocial aspects of communication disorders including impact on self-esteem, health-related quality of life, peer/interpersonal relationships and educational and behavioural consequences of communication disorders in children will also be discussed.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Describe and explain the complexity of human communication, and the significance of it to human social, emotional and cognitive well-being (Capability 1, 2, 5 and 6) Gain a basic understanding of the breadth of disorders which have an impact on communication skills, in the context of the whole person, and those around them (Capability 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) Gain practical skills in the transcription and analysis of speech and language, and the measurement of hearing and auditory processes (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 5) Identify and critically analyse the impact of communication disorders, in both children and adults (Capability 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6)