Units / SPH2004
SPH2004 · Acquired language disorders
- Credit points
- 6
- Taught at Malaysia
- Not taught this year
- Assessment
- No exam listed, 2 items
- Level
- Level 2
2027 HandbookSchool of Primary & Allied Health Care
Overview
You will gain knowledge of acquired language disorders, including aphasia and cognitive communication disorders. You will learn about risk factors, aetiology, and characteristics of these disorders. You will learn to assess language and communication abilities, interpret findings, and plan evidence-based interventions. You will focus on functional communication, person-centred care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through case-based learning and simulated practice, you will develop clinical reasoning skills for working with adults experiencing acquired communication impairments in healthcare and community settings.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.
- 50%
OSCE: Assessment of acquired language disorders (45 min)
- 50%
IOA: Case-Based Clinical Reasoning (45 min)
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Before SPH2004
After SPH2004
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the characteristics and causes of acquired language disorders, including aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Apply appropriate assessment approaches to evaluate language and communication abilities in adults with acquired neurological conditions.
- Analyse and interpret assessment findings to support diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
- Develop an evidence-informed intervention plan for individuals with acquired language disorders, incorporating interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Apply person-centred and functional communication approaches in intervention planning in clients with acquired language disorders.
Workload and teaching
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours
Student ratings
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH2004?
The 2027 Handbook names SPH1000 in the prerequisites for SPH2004. The rule above shows which combination you need.
What can I take after SPH2004?
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
When is SPH2004 offered?
In 2027, SPH2004 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does SPH2004 have an exam?
The 2027 Handbook lists 2 assessment items for SPH2004 and none of them is a final examination.
Is SPH2004 hard?
Monash Hub does not give units a difficulty score of its own. The Handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the teaching period. Nobody has posted about it in Community yet, so you could be the first to ask.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- Level 2
- Faculty
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Student contribution band
- Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook version
- 2027.04
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