Not currently offered
Course code

SPTH4420

Units

20 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

SPTH4420 involves the advanced study in the field of speech pathology internationally. The course explores cultural and linguistic diversity, cultural understandings, how health and illness are conceptualised and speech pathology practices across the world. The course allows for advanced level study in relevant areas with students undertaking an individualised learning program (ILP) arranged in consultation with the course coordinator.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2023.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe social, economic, political and cultural factors involved in health and illness at an international level.

2. Critically evaluate approaches to a specific area of speech-language pathology relevant to practice internationally.

3. Critically evaluate the extent to which empirical research supports those approaches.

4. Develop and implement a project, which is theoretically and methodologically sound to address a relevant issue or specific question, with supervision.

5. Present information in a manner consistent with scientific and professional requirements.


Content

  • Explore different cultural understanding.
  • Explore how health and illness are conceptualised within cultures and countries.
  • Explore and consider speech pathology practices internationally.
  • Critically evaluate approaches to a specific area in speech-language pathology and relevance for speech pathology practice internationally.
  • Topics include: social inequalities and determinants of health status, access to health care and education, volunteerism, working with interpreters, working with families and communities, health promotion, digital health, continuing professional education and working with cultural and linguistic diversity.

Requisite

This course is only available to students who meet the eligibility requirements for the International Stream in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program.


Assumed knowledge

Students undertaking SPTH4420 must meet eligibility requirements for enrolment in the International Stream in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Essays / Written Assignments

Project: Project Stage 1 - Project Proposal (

Project: Project Stage 2 - Project Report

Project: Project Stage 3 - Present Project

Course outline

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