School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Language Across the Lifespan
  • Unit Code

    SPE1102
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Suzanne Jacqueline MELDRUM

Description

This unit introduces students to the nature of language and how it develops across the lifespan. Students will learn about the core components of language within the context of culture and everyday usage. Students will examine how and when children acquire language components and how they develop for social and academic purposes in monolingual and bilingual environments. Changes in language skills and processes associated with ageing will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the key elements of speech and language across the lifespan.
  2. Produce a basic speech and language report which profiles the skills of an individual.
  3. Differentiate between typically developing and atypically developing communication for individuals.

Unit Content

  1. Structure and function of language.
  2. Language components.
  3. Speech and language development from birth until adulthood.
  4. Literacy.
  5. Multilingualism and language development.
  6. Effects of ageing.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through the literature. Students participate in learning activities involving group discussion, case studies and laboratory tasks to consolidate their learning.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestSpeech and Language Development 30%
ReportSpeech and Language Report 30%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Exam 40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Levey, S. (2019). Introduction to language development (Second edition.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1002297767

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Language Across the Lifespan
  • Unit Code

    SPE1102
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Suzanne Jacqueline MELDRUM

Description

This unit introduces students to the nature of language and how it develops across the lifespan. Students will learn about the core components of language within the context of culture and everyday usage. Students will examine how and when children acquire language components and how they develop for social and academic purposes in monolingual and bilingual environments. Changes in language skills and processes associated with ageing will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the key elements of speech and language across the lifespan.
  2. Produce a basic speech and language report which profiles the skills of an individual.
  3. Differentiate between typically developing and atypically developing communication for individuals.

Unit Content

  1. Structure and function of language.
  2. Language components.
  3. Speech and language development from birth until adulthood.
  4. Literacy.
  5. Multilingualism and language development.
  6. Effects of ageing.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through the literature. Students participate in learning activities involving group discussion, case studies and laboratory tasks to consolidate their learning.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestSpeech and Language Development 30%
ReportSpeech and Language Report 30%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Exam 40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Levey, S. (2019). Introduction to language development (Second edition.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1002297767

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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