PLMM2-Medicine 2

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Co-requisites: All other MSc Speech and Language Therapy Year 1 modules.
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Vishnu Kaleeckal Krishnankutty Nair
Email: v.nair@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module extends students' understanding and application of medical sciences relevant to speech and language pathology and comprises courses on Neurology and ENT.

Aims:

The module will equip students with an understanding of brain structure, and brain function, with an emphasis on those with specific relevance for conditions seen by speech and language therapists. Students will also learn about neurological treatments for a range of neurological conditions. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx and pharynx, leading to disorders and treatment by ENT and speech language therapists.

Assessable learning outcomes:

1. To understand the different types of stroke and brain tumours and their causes;


2. To demonstrate a systematic understanding of gross anatomy of the brain and how brain function and structure can be captured, instrumentally;


3. To understand the nature of neural tissues and neurotransmitters and how they are affected in neurological disorders and disease;


4. To demonstrate thorough knowledge of the neuropathologies of a range of neurological disorders with a particular focus on those affecting speech and language and swallowing and the neurological treatments of these disorders;


5. To have a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nose and sinus and demonstrate knowledge of the range of conditions relating to ENT structures that can affect voice, articulation and resonance;


6. To show an appreciation of the causes of head and neck cancer and explain the impact of these diseases onspeech, voice and swallowing.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Brain anatomy, function and structure; Types and causes of brain injury, including infarction, haemorrhage, contusion, diffuse damage, tumour, atrophy, post pathology; neuroimaging, cortical and subcortical brain functions; white and grey matter; neurons and neural functioning; neurovascular coupling; neurological conditions including motor neuron disease, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx and pharynx; diseases, disorders and treatment of disorders related to these structures, including head and neck cancer and  surgical voice restoration.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Medical lecturers and in-house lecturers, supplemented by guided independent study.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20	18
Guided independent study:	80	82
Total hours by term	100	100	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

2 hour University exam in Summer exam period

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
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: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/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:

50%

Reassessment arrangements:

Re-examination in the University August resit period

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 30 March 2023