Fall 2005
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview of normal and age-, gender-, and culture-related differences in adult communication and upper aerodigestive function. Behavioral characteristics, neuropathology, and etiologies of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia will be described, giving special consideration to the impairments, activity limitations, and participation restriction related to these disorders.
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Texts
- Brookshire, R. H. (2003). Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders (6th Ed). St. Louis: Mosby.
Other materials
- A CD-ROM and printed coursepack will be available for purchase through the LRE office.
- Additional information and/or materials will be posted on the class web site
COURSE OUTCOMES
Students completing CD 5731 will achieve the following outcomes:
- knowledge of basic human communication, including its biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural bases (ASHA IIIB)
- knowledge of the nature of aphasia and other adult language disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates (ASHA IIIC)
- knowledge of standards of ethical conduct governing provision of services to individuals with aphasia (ASHA IIIE)
- knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based practice in the management of aphasia (ASHA IIIF)
- knowledge of contemporary professional issues related to the management of aphasia (ASHA IIIG)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Expectations
According to the guidelines set forth by the Communication Disorders Program, students should commit 10 hours per week for each 3 semester hour course. The following are my expectations for the time commitments for the course:
- class meetings: 2.5 hours per week
- reading, studying, and reviewing: 3 - 4 hours per week
- homework: 3 - 4 hours per week
Specific Requirements
- Projects. Each student will complete several projects related to normal adult communication and neurogenic communication disorders. Details. 100 points.
- Service Learning. All students will participate in a service learning project. Details. 50 points.
- Presentations. All students will contribute to the community of practice by presenting a content unit. Details. 50 points.
- Quizzes and Exams. Two in-class quizzes will be administered (see course schedule below). Each quiz will be worth 25 points. A comprehensive final exam (take-home) is worth 150 points.
Extra Credit
Students may earn up to 20 extra points by completing extra credit projects described on the extra credit page .
GRADING SCALE
| 95% |
A |
B- |
85% |
Course Schedule
| Date |
Topic |
Readings | Related Assignments |
|
Aug
25 |
Course
Overview |
Pre-tests (not for grade) |
|
| Sept 8 |
Diversity in Normal Adult Communication |
CD-ROM Functional Systems | Language Sample Project Draft Due Sept 15 |
| Sept 15, 22 | Aphasia | Brookshire
Ch 4 Course Pack: Aphasia CD-ROM Disorders: Aphasia |
Quiz #1 (Outcome #1): Normal Communication |
| Sept 29, Oct 6 |
Assessment of adult language |
Brookshire: Ch 2, 3, 5 | Language Assessment Report Draft Due Oct 13 |
| Oct 13, 20 | Management of aphasia | Brookshire: Ch 6, 7 | Aphasia Treatment Plan Draft Due Oct 27 |
| Oct 27 | Other adult language disorders | Brookshire: Ch 8, 9, 10 | Student
Presentations |
| Nov 3, 10 |
Etiologies and Pathophysiology |
CD-ROM: Etiologies | Student
Presentations |
| Nov 17, 24 | ASHA Convention Thanksgiving Holiday |
No class meeting | |
| Dec 1, 8 | Clinical Processes: Continuum of care, evidence based practice, documentation, counseling |
Coursepack: Cont
of Care | EBP |
|
| Dec 8 | Final
Draft Projects Due Final Exam Due (Outcomes #1 - 6) |
