Acquired Language and Cognitive Communication Disorders

Course aim

To apply evidence-based research to advance student’s understanding of the cognitive-linguistic foundations for the assessment and clinical management of acquired language and cognitive communication disorders in adults.

Course content

Study of the neurologic basis for speech, language and cognitive behaviour, aetiology, symptomatology, assessment, and management of aphasia, right hemisphere disorders, primary progressive aphasia and the dementias. Ethical cultural and professional issues associated with language disorders. Critically evaluate the evidence.

Textbook(s)

M.H. Hedge 2018, A coursebook on Aphasia and Other Neurogenic Language Disorders., 4th, Plural Publishing.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2052	Studies in Cognitive Neuroscience and Motor Speech Disorders
HLTH 1062	Studies in Language Development

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.