Introductory Linguistics for Speech Pathology unit (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	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Ms Grace Aryee
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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.
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.

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