SL2002 - Language Development and Impairment

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology

The subject will provide in-depth knowledge of the processes of normal language development, as well as those occurring in cases of delay and/or impairment. Models of normal and impaired development will be presented, and discussed in cross-cultural contexts. Assessment of language skill and treatment of delay and impairment will be included.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theories and processes underlying: Normal and impaired language development; Cultutal and ESL considerations for language development and impairment (including indigenous languages); assessment and diagnosis of developmental language impairments; and intervention for language impairments;
• Students will demonstrate skills in: Recording, transcribing and analysing oral language in children with normal and impaired development; Assessment procedures for language reception and expression; and planning intervention for developmental language impairments.

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 calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• 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 use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

All Year 1 subjects

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc156216.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (5%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment components must be passed.
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.