hcs2ncp norm comm
NORMAL COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING PROCESSES
HCS2NCP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Building on their studies in year 1, students will begin to acquire the knowledge necessary to practice competently as speech pathologists and audiologist. In this subject students describe the principles and mechanisms underlying normal communication (hearing, speech and language) and swallowing across the lifespan. Students acquire knowledge in the following areas: models of human communication and swallowing; the contribution of basic sensory, perceptual and cognitive processes to communication; the structural and functional components of communication and swallowing. Students also explore the scope of speech pathology and audiology practice.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Language development. An introduction | Prescribed | Owens, Robert E 2011/2012 | 8TH ED., THE ALLYN & BACON COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS SERIES. |
| Readings | Introduction to communication disorders: A life-span evidence-based perspective. | Recommended | Owens, R.E., Metz. D.E. and Farinella. K.E. 2011 | 4TH ED., ALLYN & BACON COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS SERIES., |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To describe the processes of normal communication and swallowing
- Activities:
- Multiple choice exam Written exam
02. To describe changes in communication and swallowing as they occur across the lifespan
- Activities:
- Written assignment
03. To identify whether communication and swallowing behaviours are within the normal range
- Activities:
- Written assignment OroMusculature Assessment
04. To describe the scope of practice of speech pathology and audiology professions and describe the speech pathology competency-based occupational standards
- Activities:
- Written exam
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBernice Mathisen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour final examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1700-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 20-minute test | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 750-words assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"tutorial undertaken in academic weeks 11,13,and 22"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour final examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1700-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 20-minute test | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 750-words assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |