Communication Sciences and Disorders 4411A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication, Foxp2, Language Delay
9 Jul 2016
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Differentiate elements of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics) Understand basic concepts of each element of language, such as a morpheme. Explain the course of normal spoken language development. Understand the distinctions between disabilities characterized by a language disorder, including specific language impairment, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Differentiate between language disabilities and cultural language differences. Language = expression of human communication where information can be experienced, explained and shared. Language disorders are an impairment in the ability to understand or to use words in a certain context. Individuals that experience a long-term, persistent problem may consider seeing a slp. Phonology = knowledge someone has of the consonant and vowel sounds in language. Morphology = smallest meaningful unit in language; involves stringing sounds (phonemes) together: there are 2 types of morphemes: Free morpheme = stand-alone word i. e. play, safe, elephant; they cannot be divided into smaller units and still retain their meaning.
