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…yet speech and language make us what we are – conscious human beings. The impact of language – in its spoken and written forms – on the evolution of the species on one hand, and on our everyday lives on the other, is immeasurable.
The study of human communication requires of us to look beyond the obvious and discover the complexities and intricate links between speech and language and humans’ social, intellectual and emotional existence. Perhaps the starkest evidence that speech and language are not as straightforward as they initially seem, comes from studying individuals who experience problems communicating. Children who experience difficulties understanding and speaking their own language, individuals with autism, adults (or children) who experience severe difficulties communicating after a stroke or head injury…
The BSc in Human Communication at City University London is an exciting new course which gives students the possibility of learning about human communication – about the processes involved in the normal development of speech and language in children, about the structures and mechanisms involved in producing and understanding speech, and about the pathologies of communication.
In addition, through optional modules, this course gives students the opportunity to learn about areas which are inextricably linked to human communication. A range of modules in psychology, sociology and journalism are offered.
There is even the option to learn about forensic phonetics – the application of the analysis of speech in apprehending criminals!
If you are interested in understanding more about human communications, then studying on a human communication course is the perfect place to start.
The Author:
Bernard Camilleri PhD
Programme Director, BSc Human Communication, City University London
Contact:
School of Community and Health Sciences
City University London
London
EC1A 7QN
Email: health@city.ac.uk
Departmental Website: www.city.ac.uk/health
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