Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Individual Study: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Further examination of the effects of language disorder on the social, emotional and academic outcomes of disorders of semantic development, comprehension, language disorder in adolescent children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described and critically evaluated approaches to the assessment and treatment of disorders of semantic development in school aged children. Described and critically evaluated approaches to the assessment and treatment of disorders of comprehension in school aged children. Discussed evidence of language disorder in adolescence. Identified crucial issues in the evaluation and management of language disorder in children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Related findings from readings to professional practice and to theories of language. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Merritt D. and Culatta B., (1998), Language Intervention in the Classroom, San Diego, Singular Publishing Group. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Selection of Assignments (minimum of three) 100%. |
Field of Education: | 69999 Health not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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