FOUNDATIONS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
HCS1FSP
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the concepts of communication, eating and drinking and develop an awareness of the individual and social factors that shape human communication, eating and drinking across different populations and contexts. You will learn about the human right to communicate and the integral role that communication, eating and drinking play in the formation of individual identity. You will learn about the role of speech pathology in enabling communication, eating and drinking by exploring speech pathology practice in a range of contexts, including health, disability and education. You will also be introduced to the role of research literature in advocacy, support and the delivery of innovative, evidence-based speech pathology services.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HHSPP, HHSPPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
An Introduction to Speech, Language and Literacy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcLeod, S., & McCormack, J.
Year2015
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PublisherOUPANZ
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Azul
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students will access a range of online and multimedia resources to support their learning, including podcasts, vodcasts and other online resources. This will be equivalent to 48 hours of face-to-face activity per study period.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 15 minute online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) 10 quizzes in total of which the best 4 marks will contribute to grade. Quiz at the end of each week. These quizzes will test knowledge of ILOs. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 1250 words essay This theoretical written assignment will require students to demonstrate an understanding of the individual and social factors the influence communication or eating and drinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| One reflective essay (1000 words equivalent) This self-reflective written assignment will require students to reflect on the individual and social factors that have shaped their own communication, eating and drinking. This is a foundational skill for the development of critical self-reflection abilities. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4 |
| One 20-minute team oral presentation- 5 min per student (equiv to 500 words per student) Students in groups of 4. Students will compare and contrast the factors that influenced their own communication, eating and drinking abilities with others members of the group. Students will draw on learning from their individual essays as the basis for their engagement with the group. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students will access a range of online and multimedia resources to support their learning, including podcasts, vodcasts and other online resources. This will be equivalent to 48 hours of face-to-face activity per study period.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 15 minute online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) 10 quizzes in total of which the best 4 marks will contribute to grade. Quiz at the end of each week. These quizzes will test knowledge of ILOs. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 1250 words essay This theoretical written assignment will require students to demonstrate an understanding of the individual and social factors the influence communication or eating and drinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| One reflective essay (1000 words equivalent) This self-reflective written assignment will require students to reflect on the individual and social factors that have shaped their own communication, eating and drinking. This is a foundational skill for the development of critical self-reflection abilities. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4 |
| One 20-minute team oral presentation- 5 min per student (equiv to 500 words per student) Students in groups of 4. Students will compare and contrast the factors that influenced their own communication, eating and drinking abilities with others members of the group. Students will draw on learning from their individual essays as the basis for their engagement with the group. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |