Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
UK, BYU, local norms, pragmatic language, speech-language pathology
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Communication Disorders
Abstract
In the field of speech-language pathology, we encounter many children with what is known as language impairment. This impairment cannot be attributed to intellectual or sensory factors, and has been shown to involve a delay in both semantic (word meanings) and syntactic (grammar and structure) abilities. Some researchers also question whether pragmatic abilities (language usage in real-life contexts) are affected in those with language impairment. However, an instrument to evaluate pragmatics is very difficult to design. Typical formal tests don’t allow for varied contexts—an integral part of pragmatic skills. Eliminating these varied contexts inherently reduces the validity of results.1
Recommended Citation
Christensen, Lisa and Hansen, Maggie
(2013)
"From the UK to BYU: Local Norms for the Measurement of Pragmatic Language,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/8