Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in psychology, educational sciences and language sciences to analyse a particular situation involving speech therapy
• Identify and explain the concepts, principles, and models of basic theoretical approaches in psychology, educational sciences and language sciences and their applications
• Identify and describe the biological, medical and socio-cultural foundations of human behaviour
• Identify and describe the specific characteristics of psychology, educational sciences and language sciences, and their relationship to other contributory disciplines
• Explain and illustrate, with examples, human functioning, particularly in its pathological dimensions
• Describe the main methodological approaches (goals, methods, techniques and tools) to understand and explain the functioning of individuals and groups
• Understand the fundamentals of speech therapy interventions
• Describe the steps of the implementation process of interventions and identify the stakeholders involved
• Explain the concepts and relationships of theoretical models of intervention adopt a critical stance regarding these models.
• Explain the various issues underlying any intervention, and justify them according to their application context
• Identify the type of intervention, with reference to a theoretical framework, including the choice of appropriate tools to be implemented based on the analysis of a well-defined situation
• Provide clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Provide information (both orally and in writing) regarding the fields of psychology, educational sciences and language sciences in an intelligible manner, with a good command of communication techniques.
• Summarise the contributions of different sources to justify an opinion or decision
• Grow personally and professionally
• Name the separate branches of speech-language therapy
• Identify the different stakeholders involved in the practice of speech-language therapy

Learning Outcomes of UE

By the end of the course, students will have acquired the theoretical foundations necessary to recognize and understand the main sensory impairments. They will be informed of their potential cognitive, linguistic, and psychological consequences. They will also be familiar with the main current approaches to care and will be aware of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This course is part of the curriculum for third-cycle students in the bachelor's degree program in speech therapy and is also offered as an option to students in the master's degree program in specialized psychological sciences. The aim of the course is to raise students' awareness of the neurocognitive, linguistic, and psychological aspects associated with the most common sensory impairments, namely hearing and visual impairments. In this context, the course will be designed to provide an in-depth understanding of sensory impairments, particularly hearing, vestibular, and visual impairments, addressing both theoretical and applied aspects. Aimed at students completing their bachelor's degree in speech therapy, but also potentially at master's students in psychological sciences, emphasis will be placed on the multidisciplinary aspects necessary for optimal support of people with sensory impairments.

Prior Experience

No prior skills required