Introduction to Neurolinguistics
| Title | Εισαγωγή στην Νευρογλωσσολογία / Introduction to Neurolinguistics |
| Code | ΤΙΜΝΝΕΑ002 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | DTPMS "Neuroepistīmes, Neuroglōssología kai Efarmogés" (2022-sīmera) |
| Collaborating Schools | Medicine Italian Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Stavroula Stavrakaki |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022098 |
Programme of Study: DTPMS "Neuroepistīmes, Neuroglōssología kai Efarmogés" (2022-sīmera)
Registered students: 30
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600290146
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600290146
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17299
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes concern understanding the complex nature of language and how language subsystems are neurologically supported. Furthermore, students become able to distinguish the effect of different language typology on the type of language deficits of people who have suffered brain damage and also to understand issues related to the cognitive/linguistic assessment of patients.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
In this course, an introductory approach to Neurolinguistics is attempted. Specifically, the specific levels of language analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, etc.) are examined and analyzed in the light of the neurobiological factors that enable the language production and comprehension. In addition, the effect of brain damage on the linguistic abilities of speakers of typologically different languages is examined and, therefore, a cross-linguistic perspective is adopted in this course. Also, issues related to the linguistic and cognitive assessment of people with brain damage are raised.
Keywords
brain damage, levels of linguistic analysis, language production and comprehension, assessment of patients with brain damage
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 100 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 37.5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 137.5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written essay; length: 3000 words (+/- 15%). Marking criteria: Content (data accuracy, argumentation and bibliographic documentation) Structure and text coherence (meaning logical sequence, paragraphs, titles, subtitles) Linguistic form (comprehensible written text, correct syntax and grammar) Bibliography and references (accuracy and correctness of references and the bibliography section at the end of the text)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Bλάχος, Φ. (επιμέλεια έκδοσης)(2018). Εγκέφαλος, μάθηση και ειδική αγωγή. Αθήνα. Eκδόσεις Gutenberg.
Σταυρακάκη, Σ. (επιμέλεια έκδοσης)(2021). Λόγος και Νόηση στις Διαταραχές Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων. Αθήνα. Εκδόσεις ΒΗΤΑ Ιατρικές.
Ahlsén, Ε. (2006). Introduction to Neurolinguistics. John Benjamins.
Obler, L. K. & Gjerlow, K. (1999). Language and the Brain. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (UK).
Schumann, J. κά. (2004). The neurobiology of learning. Perspectives from second language acquisition. New York: Lawrence Elbraum.
Carrter, R., Aldridge, S., Page, M., & Parker, S. (2011) Aνθρώπινος εγκέφαλος. Έγχρωμος οδηγός για τη δομή, τη λειτουργία και τις διαταραχές του εγκεφάλου. Αθήνα: Π.Χ. Πασχαλίδης.
Last Update
29-12-2023
