In the teaching methodology used, theoretical sessions are combined with practical ones. In the theoretical classes, the necessary concepts are offered to identify the linguistic characteristics of different pathologies of language. The aim of the practical classes is to apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment of the different elements of language that have been preserved or altered.

General infornation

In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a 0.0 (zero) for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a 0.0 (zero) as the final grade for this subject. (Pautes d’avaluació de les titulacions de la Facultat de Psicologia 2026-27. Aprovades en Junta Permanent el 18 de maig de 2026).

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is strictly prohibited in all phases of this course. Any assignment containing content generated using AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will automatically receive a grade of 0 (zero), with no opportunity for resubmission or resit. Serious cases may be subject to additional disciplinary measures.

The delivery of the translation of the in-person assessment tests will be carried out if the requirements established in Article 263 of the Academic Regulations of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (https://www.uab.cat/doc/TR_normativa_academica_UAB) are met and the request is made online through an electronic form during week 4 of the semester. Relevant information can be found on the Faculty of Psychology website.

For more information about the assessments, please, see the documents available on the Faculty of Psychology website: https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html

Continuous assessment

The final mark of the course will be determined by the outcome of three assessment activities:

Ev1 – On-site individual written exam on units 1, 2, and 3 of the course syllabus (40% of the final mark).

Ev2 – On-site individual written exam on units 4 and 5 of the course syllabus (40% of the final mark).

Ev3 – On-site individual written assessment on the content of compulsory readings (20% of the final mark).

To pass the course, students must achieve a score equal to or higher than 5.0 in the weighted average of the scores obtained in each learning evidence, as well as a score equal to or higher than 4.0 in each individual evidence. If these requirements are not met, the maximum grade for the course will be 4.5. Evidence that is not submitted receives a score of 0.0 (zero), and submitted evidence is considered passed if it has a grade equal to or higher than 5.0.

The only elements taken into account in the assessment of the course are the results obtained in the three learning evidences. Students who submit learning evidence with a weight equal to or higher than 4.0 points (40% of the final grade) cannot be recorded in the official records as "Not assessable."

At the time of each assessment activity, information will be provided on the procedure and the date for reviewing the grades.

The feedback schedule is summarised in the following table:

To sit the reassessment exam, it is necessary to have obtained an average mark between 3.5 and 4.8 and to have delivered a set of assessment evidences whose weight is equivalent to a minimum of the 2/3 of the total grading of the course.

Reassessment will consist of a final exam covering all the contents of the syllabus, including the compulsory readings. This exam will be the only element considered for the reassessment of the course.

Students enrolling for the second time or in subsequent enrolments will be assessed following the criteria described in this course guide.

Single assessment

The final mark of the course for students choosing the single assessment option will be determined by the outcome of three assessment activities:

Ev1 – On-site individual written exam on units 1, 2, and 3 of the course syllabus: 40% of the final mark. The exam will take place on the same date and place as the exam of the second assessment period.

Ev2 – On-site individual written exam on units 4 and 5 of the course syllabus: 40% of the final mark. The exam will take place on the same date and place as the exam of the second assessment period.

Ev3 – On-site individual written assessment on the content of compulsory readings: 20% of the final mark. The exam will take place on the same date and place as the exam of the second assessment period.

These are the only three assessment activities taken into consideration to calculate the final qualification of the course. A mark of zero will be given for each assessment activity not taken. Students will successfully complete this course by getting an overall grade of 5.0 or higher, and a score of 4.0 or higher in each individual assessment. If these requirements are not met, the maximum grade for the course will be 4.5.

Students who have submitted assessment evidences with a weight equal or greater than 40% of the total grade of the course could not be considered as ‘Not assessable’.

The feedback schedule is summarised in the following table:

The same reassessment system as in the continuous assessment will be applied.

The single assessment is requested online using an electronic form during the period determined by the faculty. Relevant information can be found on the Faculty of Psychology website.