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SLT311 - Communication Across the Lifespan

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Speech Therapy

Credit Points

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Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit has two main themes: 1. Students will learn about speech, language and swallowing and the related anatomy and physiology necessary for function. 2. Students will learn about communication development and use, including the development of language, speech, cognition, play and sensory-motor milestones, as well as typical changes associated with ageing. Associated with this, students will explore variations resulting from cultural and linguistic diversity, including Indigenous languages and dialects. Students will learn about the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework and will use this as a basis to consider language development and function in context.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply knowledge of neurology, physiology and anatomy to understand the processes underpinning human communication and swallowing
2.	Investigate communication development, use and changes from infancy through old age
3.	Apply the 'International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health' Framework in the context of human communication.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quizzes (2x 45 minutes)	40%	1 - Apply knowledge of neurology, physiology and anatomy to understand the processes underpinning human communication and swallowing 2 - Investigate communication development, use and changes from infancy through old age
2.	Oral Presentation (20 minutes)	20%	1 - Apply knowledge of neurology, physiology and anatomy to understand the processes underpinning human communication and swallowing 2 - Investigate communication development, use and changes from infancy through old age 3 - Apply the 'International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health' Framework in the context of human communication.
3.	Essay (2000 words)	40%	2 - Investigate communication development, use and changes from infancy through old age 3 - Apply the 'International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health' Framework in the context of human communication.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2024	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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