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Disorders of Fluency (AUDI90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will provide theoretical knowledge on disorders of fluency in adults and children. The subject will address the onset of stuttering in early childhood and its natural history. Evidence based treatment approaches for children, adolescents and adults will be presented and discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this course students will:
- understand the differences between stuttering and normal non-fluency;
- be able to apply appropriate fluency measurement and therapy techniques to child, adolescent and adult stuttering populations;
- be able to rank severity of stuttering and thus define which cases require intervention; and
- be able to plan and implement an intensive stuttering treatment course.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- well developed problem solving skills
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
- a capacity to articulate the knowledge gained in both oral and written forms
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90031 | Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90030 | Language Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90028 | Swallowing and Voice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90029 | Clinical Processes B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90032 | Speech Pathology Practice 1 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90033 | Speech Pathology Practice 2 | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90035 | Speech and Language Disorders - Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
N/A
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Attend a meeting of the Australian Speak Easy Association, during semester 1 [Hurdle Requirement]
- Participation in practical (application of fluency measurement techniques), Week 8 (10%)
- Participation in practical (role play fluency intervention techniques), Week 11 (10%)
- Stuttering intervention report, 1000 words, Week 6 (20%)
- Group oral presentation, 5 minutes plus questions, Week 7 (10%)
- One hour written examination, during the exam period (50%) [Hurdle Requirement]
Hurdle Requirements: Students must attend an Australian Speak Easy Association meeting and pass the written exam in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elaina Kefalianos Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil.
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Speech Pathology
Last updated: 3 November 2022