PLMCI2R-Communication Impairment 2

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: All Part 1 Modules MSc Speech and Language Therapy.
Co-requisites: PLMCI3R Communication Impairment 3 and PLMCP2 Clinical Practice 2 and PLMRD Research and Dissertation
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Tom Loucas
Email: t.loucas@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module presents students with the evidence-base needed to assess, diagnose and manage disorders of speech, language and communication in children.  The main developmental disorders associated with speech, language and communication in children are covered. Students will learn how to apply the evidence-base to children with speech, language and communication using case-based materials.

Aims:

The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the evidence-base relating to disorders of speech, language and communication in children.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Assessable Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module students will be able to:

i. Explain with critical insight the core features of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in children, and disorders of fluency across the lifespan;

ii. Apply, in an original way, knowledge of phonetics, linguistics, psychology, medical sciences to assess speech, language, communication disorders in children, and disorders of fluency across the lifespan;

iii. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for management of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in children, and disorders of fluency across the lifespan;

iv. Show originality in solving clinical problems relating to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in children, , and disorders of fluency across the lifespan, applying the relevant evidence-base with critical insight;

v. Use a holistic, client-centred approach to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment.

vi. Provide clear and well-justified conclusions, based on accurately reported evidence and communicated in appropriate technical language for a professional audience.

 

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The evidence-base relevant to assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of developmental language impairment; autism spectrum disorders in children; learning (intellectual) disability and complex needs in children, including cerebral palsy; speech-sound disorders in children; hearing impairment in children; swallowing disorders in children; and disorders of fluency across the lifespan..

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module uses a blended approach to teaching, including lectures, online resources and case-based learning in small groups.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20	20
Seminars	20	20
Guided independent study:	110	110
Total hours by term			0
Total hours for module	300

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The course will be assessed by two case-based written assignments. Each assignment is worth 50% of the module mark.

Formative assessment methods:

Group work in class provides opportunities to received feedback on evidence-based clinical reasoning of the sort assessed in the summative assessment for the module.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy “Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes”, which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

At least 50% overall, with at least 50% in each individual component.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment by August/September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023