PL3SLCD3-Speech Language and Communication Disorders 3

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 40 [20 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Pre-requisites:All Part 1 Modules MSci Speech and Language Therapy. Co-requisites: All Part 2 Modules MSci Speech and Language Therapy
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Arpita Bose
Email: a.bose@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module presents students with the evidence-base needed to assess, diagnose and manage disorders of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in adults.  The main disorders associated with speech, language, swallowing and cognition in adults are covered. Students will learn how to apply and critically evaluate the evidence-base to adult with speech, language and communication using case-based materials.

Aims:

The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the evidence-base relating to disorders of speech, swallowing, language and cognitive disorders in adults. This module will enable the students to identify an individualised assessment and management approach for an adult based on critical evaluation of the evidence base.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of the core features of speech, voice, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults;


2. Integrate knowledge of phonetics, linguistics, psychology, medical sciences to assess speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in adults;


3. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for management of speech, voice, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults;


4. Evaluate and solve clinical problems relating to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in adults, applying the relevant evidence-base;


5. Employ a critical holistic, client-centered approach to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The evidence-base relevant to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of acquired speech, language and cognitive impairments in aphasia, dementia, traumatic brain injury; fluency disorders, voice disorders, head and neck cancer, adult with learning disabilities, dysphagia and motor speech disorders in adults will be covered.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module uses a blended approach to teaching, including lectures, online resources and case-based learning in small groups.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	32	32
Seminars	8	8
Guided independent study:	160	160
Total hours by term			0
Total hours for module	400

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Report	50
Class test administered by School	50

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

2-Hour Class test covering the content of the Autumn term (50%)

Case-based coursework linking theory to practise covering the content of the Spring term.  This will comprise of two components: case-based problems solving (25%) and evidence based discussion on linking theory to practise (25%)

Formative assessment methods:

Group work in class provides opportunities to received feedback on evidence-based clinical reasoning of the sort assessed in the summative assessment for the module.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

At least 40% overall, with at least 40% in each individual component

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment by August

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 8 April 2021