Courses & Units
Introductory Linguistics for Speech Pathology CXA113
Introduction
Speech pathology is the study, diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders, and draws on many diverse fields to maximise people’s ability to communicate and participate in their daily lives. Linguistics provides a key foundation to understanding communication and communication disorders. This unit introduces you to the nature of speech and language; the content, form and use of language; relationships between areas of linguistic enquiry; and how speech and language is transcribed and analysed. You will engage with cases to understand why these areas are important when working with people who have communication difficulties. Analysis and description of phonology using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will be introduced and its application explored. You will have opportunities to engage with interesting online resources to practice your skills in analysis. You will examine the sociocultural aspects of language and use critical thinking and self-reflection to examine the many facets of language.
Summary
| Unit name | Introductory Linguistics for Speech Pathology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA113 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Samuel Calder |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the concepts of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics and their role in speech, language and communication
- Define the linguistic branches of neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics and describe the application to speech pathology
- Demonstrate phonemic and phonetic transcription of typical and disordered speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet
- Apply linguistic principles to analyse and describe language form, meaning and use
- Describe the context and influence of multilingualism and language contact in Australia especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the implications for speech pathology
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061707 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning Activities 3hrs per week Self Directed Learning 7hrs per week |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Case or problem activated learning with reflection (30%)|Quizzes (30%)|Case or problem activated learning (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Please refer to your reading list for required readings. You will be directed to the recommended readings as you work through each topic in Mylo. |
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| Recommended | Please refer to your reading list for required readings. You will be directed to the recommended readings as you work through each topic in Mylo. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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