PLMM2: Medicine 2

Module code: PLMM2

Module provider: Clinical Language Sciences; Sch of Psych and CLS

Credits: 20

Level: Postgraduate Masters

When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Dr Vishnu Kaleeckal Krishnankutty Nair, email: v.nair@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 23 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

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. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of gross anatomy of the brain and how brain function and structure are measured and analysed utilizing neuroimaging techniques. 
2. Explain and exhibit a thorough understanding 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. 
3. To evaluate a range of conditions relating to ENT structures that can affect voice, articulation, and resonance. 
4. To provide holistic, non-discriminatory, and inclusive care and proactively contribute to the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of neurological disorders.  

Module content

Brain anatomy, neuroimaging, cortical and subcortical brain functions; white and grey matter; neurons and neural functioning; Neuroplasticity, language in the brain; Types and causes of brain injury, including infarction, haemorrhage, tumour, atrophy; neurological conditions including motor neuron disease, Progressive neurological disease; Parkinson’s disease; Stroke and multidisciplinary management; 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.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The module will be delivered by a series of face to face and recorded lectures by specialist external medical lecturers and in house lectures, supplemented by guided independent study.  

Study hours

At least 40 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

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

Assessments with numerical marks

• 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 three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/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.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Numerous opportunities such as Q and A sessions and feedback on taught content are provided with the external lecturers.  

Reassessment

Additional costs