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Overview
Language representation in the brain can be studied by testing language during awake brain surgery. In Language Testing During Awake Brain Surgery at University of Groningen by FutureLearn, you will get to know the importance of neurolinguistics and awake brain surgery by seeing the collaboration between surgical staff and neurolinguists before, during and after the operation.
You will also learn how to develop appropriate language tests for use during awake brain surgery and explore some of the latest developments in this field.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the complexity of the language representation in the brain
- Explain the necessity of awake brain surgery
- Describe the procedure including direct electrical stimulation (DES)
- Identify the prerequisites of a good language test
- Describe the complexity of developing a language test battery for LTABS
- Evaluate the developments of the field
Programme Structure
Topics include:
Language representation in the brain
Brain tumours and awake surgery
The procedure of awake surgery
The importance of tailor-made language tests
Language testing during awake brain surgery
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The course has been created for healthcare professionals involved in the procedure of awake surgery, including neurosurgeons and neurosurgical teams but also neurolinguists and clinical linguists who wish to start developing language tests.
Equally, it will be relevant for anyone involved in the procedure before, during and after awake brain surgery including neuro-anaesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, nursing staff and neurologists.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
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