This module introduces students to the scientific study of how language is acquired by typically developing children, with special emphasis on development...

Psycholinguistics: Stages in Normal Language Development (PLIN0035)

This module introduces students to the scientific study of how language is acquired by typically developing children, with special emphasis on development after the onset of syntax, at around 2 two years. The aim of the module is to develop understanding of the processes of language acquisition.

The main module objectives are:

- to become familiar with the normal stages of language acquisition

- to become familiar with different frameworks and approaches to language acquisition, in particular with the generative approach

- to develop an ability to understand and evaluate research findings in language acquisition

-to become familiar with the major techniques and procedures utilised in experiments which explore children's grammatical knowledge and to understand the basics of experimental design and the main considerations when testing young children.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY: APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICE

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended treatment for a range of common mental health...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Applications and Practice (PHDE0069)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended treatment for a range of common mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety and eating disorders and can be delivered by a range of professionals, such as psychologists, nurses and therapists. This module uses experiential, workshop-based learning techniques including simulations, practical demonstrations and videos to aid students to develop a critical understanding of the history and development of CBT, the application of the model to the conceptualisation of psychological illnesses and basic practical skills in the delivery of the intervention.