LING3200

Speech and Language Disorders

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

On-Line from Callaghan Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Aims to provide students with an overview of speech and language disorders. The course is designed for students with a background in education, nursing, health sciences, psychology, and linguistics. Specific topic areas include: language impairment in children and adults (including reading disability), speech and voice disorders in children and adults, and stuttering. (Note that as this material is covered in courses within the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology are NOT eligible to enroll in this course.)

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of communication
2. Identify the main causes and consequences of communication disorders for children
3. Identify the main causes and consequences of communication disorders for adults
4. Identify ways in which understanding of communication disorders can improve communication success and access within the community
Content Communication development and change across the lifespan
Hearing loss and its impact on speech & language across the lifespan
Language disorders in early and later childhood
Speech disorders in children
Reading disabilities
Acquired communication disorders of neurological origin
Stuttering
Voice disorders
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge No assumed knowledge
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Grading of contributions to Blackboard online discussion forum over the semester
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Case scenario exercises (2,000 words)
Quiz - On-line Online quiz
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree are NOT permitted to enrol in this course
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for LING3200