Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
• Analyse and model a communicative situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting isolated theories and suitable methodological approaches.
• Communicate effectively. Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Present (orally and in writing) the results of an intervention (study, analysis, investigation, etc.) to adequately inform a target audience.
• Write a well-justified report about an intervention in a situation of linguistic nature.
• Appropriately use presentation materials.
• Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Continue to train and improve their skills.
• Adopt a scientific approach. Master the scientific approaches in language sciences.
• Master the different steps to carry out research in language sciences.
• Appropriately apply different scientific research methods.
• Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
• Collect data and thoroughly analyse it qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Develop communication skills specific to the field of research (publication, proficiency in English or another language depending on the specific field of research).
• Present research results, orally and in writing, in their native language and in English or another language depending on the specific field of research.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to identify different types of bilingualism, explain effects of bilingualism on cognitive development and language acquisition, construct a questionnaire of linguistic bibliography, apply it and make critical observations about the results obtained .They will be able to  describe, on base of  a set of speech tasks , the profile of bilingual individuals and to compare the results with the data of the scientific literature They will be able to discuss bilingualism intervention practices, describe and comment on international recommendations and position of professional associations for this population.

Content of UE

Conceptual adjustments, types of bilingualism. Evolution of data on the effects of bilingualism on the linguistic, cognitive and socio-communicative levels. Role of environment and acquisition contexts. Clinical history and bibliographic questionnaires(PaBiQ , ... ). Cross-linguistic influences. Concept of cognitive reserve. EBP principles of diagnosis / intervention in bilingual children.Clinical practices among the bilingual population: research reports and international recommendations.Speech, receptive and productive phonological skills and bilingualism
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

written exam: 1/3; work : 2/3
If the exam grade obtained for one part of the assessment  (either exam or work) is inferior to 10, then the final  score will be 5/20

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

written exam: 2/3; work : 1/3 If the exam grade obtained for one part of the assessment  (either exam or work) is inferior to 10, then the final  score will be 5/20