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Language and Communication (EDUC90506)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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- Assessment
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - On Campus Semester 1 (Extended) - Online |
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This subject examines contemporary theories and research into the acquisition and development of language, communication and early literacy skills in typically developing children and the impact of language delay and disorder, disability, learning difficulties and deafness on these interrelated processes. It introduces the subsystems of language and explores the development of language, including sign language, from preverbal communication through to complex language and discourse. Tools and strategies to support observation, classification and assessment of communication and language abilities are also explored. The subject addresses the impacts of learning difficulties, deafness, disability and neurodiversity on language and communication and presents current research on developing communication and language in diverse learners, including those using Auslan or Augmentative and Alternative Communication to communicate.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically review developmental hierarchies of communication, language and speech.
- Evaluate the impact of neurological and sensory disabilities on the development of communication, language and speech.
- Select, implement and interpret tools to describe communication, language and speech.
- Investigate communication contexts and their impact on communication and language development.
- Critically evaluate research into the impacts of disability, deafness, learning difficulties and neurodiversity on communication and language development.
- Investigate evidence-based strategies to facilitate communication and language development through spoken, signed and alternative and augmentative communication modes.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written take home exam that will incorporate interpretation of information, student data and communication samples
| Mid semester | 50% |
Case study focused on describing communication in learners with disability, learning difficulties or hearing loss
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended) - On Campus
Coordinator Kate Leigh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (18 hours of synchronous classes, and 6 hours of asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 4 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 1 (Extended) - Online
Coordinator Kate Leigh Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (18 hours of synchronous classes, and 6 hours of asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 4 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Learning Intervention Course Master of Learning Intervention Specialisation (formal) Disability Specialisation (formal) Learning Difficulties Specialisation (formal) Deaf Education - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 10 February 2024