SL1001 - Introduction to Speech Pathology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

This subject introduces students to the profession of speech pathology in Australia, through the presentation of professional guidelines, workplace practices and introducing students to speech pathology practice through case studies of and exposure to people with communication and swallowing disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic features of developmental and acquired speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing impairments;
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the impact of communicatin and swallowing disabilities on everyday life;
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the effect of individual differences, particularly applying to Aboriginal and Troes Strait Islander culture, on speech pathology practice;
• Students will demonstrate understanding of competency standards, ethics, principles and scope of speech pathology practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc156218
Lecturers:	jc156216, jc156218.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (5%); (40%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.