SL1002 - Linguistics and Phonetics for 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 will provide essential foundation knowledge in grammar, phonetics and phonology essential for future speech pathology practice. The subject will introduce students to the basic concepts of grammar, grammatical analysis and phonetic transcription. The subject will be taught in two parts: ; a grammar component and a phonetics/phonology component. Both theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be developed in both, using actual speech and language samples. This will prepare students for analysis of disordered speech and language in the future.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of basic concepts in greammatical theory and descriptive linguistics;
• Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of articulatory processes;
• Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic principles of phonological and morphosyntactic transcription and analysis;
• Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the processes of language acquisition;
• Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of cultural influences and variation in language.

Graduate Qualities

• 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 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;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc161295.
Contact hours:	26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (25%); (5%); (15%); (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Both the grammar and phonetics components must be passed to pass the whole subject.
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.