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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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

    Analysis of Speech and Language

  • Unit Code

    SPE2103

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit instructs students in the areas of language and phonological analysis. Students will learn to use specialised software for the analysis of developmental disorders involving content and organisation of language. Techniques in analysing speech will also be practised. Students will learn to apply standard protocols for speech and language sampling in natural speaking contexts. Students will report and evaluate results within the context of current literature and theoretical frameworks.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from SPE1100, SPE1102

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version K71, Y02

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPE2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competency in the use of specialised software to analyse and interpret speech and language samples.
  2. Implement procedures involved in standard natural language sampling protocols.
  3. Interpret speech and language case study findings in the context of current literature.
  4. Undertake accurate analysis of phonological development.
  5. Undertake accurate phonetic transcription.

Unit Content

  1. Discourse analysis.
  2. Evidence-based practice for diagnosis of speech and language disorders.
  3. Phonetic transcription.
  4. Phonological analysis.
  5. Speech sampling.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Report ^Transcription30%
Case Study ^Language Analysis35%
Case Study ^Phonological Analysis35%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Bauman-Waengler, J. (2012). Articulatory and phonological impairments: A clinical focus (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • ^ Paul, R. (2006). Language disorders from infancy through adolescence (3rd ed.). St Louis: Mosby.
  • ^ Owens, R. E. (2008). Language development: An introduction (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Dykes, B. (2007). Grammar for everyone. Camberwell, VIC: ACER Press.
  • Crystal, D. (2003). Rediscover grammar (3rd ed.). Essex: Pearson Education.
  • Muller, N. (2006). Multilayered transcription. San Diego: Plural Publishing.
  • Saunders, N. (2000). [tu raIt meIt] Phonetic transcription for Australian (3rd ed.). Perth: Black Swan Press.

Journal References

  • Journal of Speech and Hearing Research
  • International Journal of Speech Language Pathology
  • International Journal of Communication Disorders
  • American Journal of Speech- Language Pathology
  • Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
  • Evidence Based Communication Assessment and Intervention

^ Mandatory reference

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.

SPE2103|2|1

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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

    Analysis of Speech and Language

  • Unit Code

    SPE2103

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit instructs students in the areas of language and phonological analysis. Students will learn to use specialised software for the analysis of developmental disorders involving content and organisation of language. Techniques in analysing speech will also be practised. Students will learn to apply standard protocols for speech and language sampling in natural speaking contexts. Students will report and evaluate results within the context of current literature and theoretical frameworks.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from SPE1100, SPE1102

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version K71, Y02

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPE2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competency in the use of specialised software to analyse and interpret speech and language samples.
  2. Implement procedures involved in standard natural language sampling protocols.
  3. Interpret speech and language case study findings in the context of current literature.
  4. Undertake accurate analysis of phonological development.
  5. Undertake accurate phonetic transcription.

Unit Content

  1. Discourse analysis.
  2. Evidence-based practice for diagnosis of speech and language disorders.
  3. Phonetic transcription.
  4. Phonological analysis.
  5. Speech sampling.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Report ^Transcription30%
Case Study ^Language Analysis35%
Case Study ^Phonological Analysis35%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Bauman-Waengler, J. (2012). Articulatory and phonological impairments: A clinical focus (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • ^ Paul, R. (2006). Language disorders from infancy through adolescence (3rd ed.). St Louis: Mosby.
  • ^ Owens, R. E. (2008). Language development: An introduction (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Dykes, B. (2007). Grammar for everyone. Camberwell, VIC: ACER Press.
  • Crystal, D. (2003). Rediscover grammar (3rd ed.). Essex: Pearson Education.
  • Muller, N. (2006). Multilayered transcription. San Diego: Plural Publishing.
  • Saunders, N. (2000). [tu raIt meIt] Phonetic transcription for Australian (3rd ed.). Perth: Black Swan Press.

Journal References

  • Journal of Speech and Hearing Research
  • International Journal of Speech Language Pathology
  • International Journal of Communication Disorders
  • American Journal of Speech- Language Pathology
  • Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
  • Evidence Based Communication Assessment and Intervention

^ Mandatory reference

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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