Profile Theoretical Aspects of Clinical Linguistics

How do speech- and language disorders in different populations show and what are theoretical and methodological aspects in the development of clinical applications?

General information

In this profile, we focus on speech- and language disorders in different populations. The profile includes lectures on acquired and developmental disorders and also covers theoretical and methodological aspects in the development of clinical applications.

Promoted knowledge and skills

• Modeling the diversity of linguistic and communicative processes in relevant populations

• Describing language variations on all linguistic levels

• Designing materials and methods for diagnostic and intervention contexts in digital and analogue modes

• Conducting research on interdependent processes of language problems, cognition, motivation and emotion

• Knowing and evaluating intervention studies

• Evidence based consulting expertise in speech and language pathology

Additional information

The profile on research aspects of clinical linguistics deals with variations in language, speech, and communication in the context of various diseases and acquisition problems. Neurological disorders such as stroke often result in language and communication problems like aphasia, dysarthria, or pragmatic problems. Swallowing problems are among the disorders covered in the program, as well as communication and speech fluency disorders and problems with language acquisition in childhood.