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SPEECH 2000 - Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

In this course, students will learn foundational concepts about the underlying neurological, cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor components that support communication and swallowing. Students will develop an understanding of communication and swallowing skill development and the factors that influence this process across the lifespan.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SPEECH 2000
    Course Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan
    Coordinating Unit Speech Pathology
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites SPEECH 1000
    Corequisites SPEECH 2002
    Restrictions Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
    Assessment Examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Abirami (Abi) Thirumanickam

    Course Coordinator: Dr Abi Thirumanickam
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2316
    Email: abi.thirumanickam@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Explain how communication and swallowing evolves across the lifespan, and describe the factors that influence communication and swallowing from infancy to old age.
    2 Apply the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework to communication and swallowing across the lifespan.
    3 Analyse, discuss and interpret information regarding communication and swallowing behaviours indicative of typical development.
    4 Reflect about group functioning and the relationship between this, and health professional teamwork skills.
    5 Describe and reflect on the different factors that impact attitudes towards cultural and linguistic diversities, and the role of speech pathology in delivering culturally responsive healthcare.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2, 3, 4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 2, 3, 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2, 3, 5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Introduction to speech, language and literacy, 2015.
    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Place of publication: South Melbourne, VIC
    OCLC Number: (CKB)4100000006997447; (MiAaPQ)EBC5524383
    Additional Person Name: McLeod, Sharynne,; McCormack, Jane,

    Dysphagia, 3rd Edition, Clinical Management in Adults and Children
    Authors: Michael Groher Michael Crary
    eBook ISBN: 9780323636506
    eBook ISBN: 9780323636490
    eBook ISBN: 9780323636513
    Hardcover ISBN: 9780323636483
    Imprint: Mosby
    Published Date: 4th September 2020

    Online Learning
    All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly tutorial and workshop classes. Workshops will provide students with content that they will be able to practice and apply in their tutorials. Content will be delivered in an integrated manner, as topics overlap and are closely linked.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Tutorials: 12 x 1 hour = 12 hours
    Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
    Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
    Preparation for Workshop Sessions: 2 hours per session = 24 hours
    Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 30 hours
    Weekly reading: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
    Online modules: 3 hours per week = 36 hours
    TOTAL = 152 hours
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    End of the semester- Online quiz Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Assignment Summative 30% 1, 2, 4, 5
    Continuous Assessment Formative & Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment (End of the semester online quiz) (30%)
    Students will complete an end of semester online quiz in which they will be required to complete questions in varying formats that will evaluate student understanding and growth of knowledge in communication and swallowing.

    Assignment (30%)
    Students will complete an individual written assignment from a list of selected topics.

    Continuous Assessment (40%)
    Group Presentation + peer and self-assessment and 500- word Individual (self) reflection
    Format: Short multimedia presentation to be delivered via podcast or informercial (online submission) for community education and awareness. Students will be required to submit a 500-word essay reflecting on the group process, and complete a self- and peer- learning assessment through a rating system.

    Reflective Portfolio
    Students will continue to build on their competency portfolio that they started in their first year, first semester, to map the learnings from this course to the Speech Pathology Australia’s Professional Standards.
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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  • Policies & Guidelines
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