SPH105 Introduction to Communication Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this foundation subject, students will be introduced to normal communication development in childhood.Students will be involved in practice- based experiences in a range of community settings to increase their awareness of the culturally and socially bound nature of human communication and to develop beginning skills for paediatric community practice in speech pathology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH105
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Enrolment restricted to students in the Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
Discuss the culturally and socially bound nature of human communication.
Describe patterns of normal communication development in childhood.
Demonstrate beginning skills for community practice in communication.
Identify communication processes in learning and professional practice.
Demonstrate self-reflection in the community practice.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
How to apply linguistic concepts to speech pathology practice Human communication development with paediatric population. Issues and practical skills working with communication in community settings. Reflective skills in professional practice. the role of communication professionals.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.