In Human Communication Development acquire knowledge related to typical communication development in English across the lifespan and in cultures relevant to the Australian context. Students will learn about the sequence of normal communication development from preÂlinguistic communication development in infants through to aging processes affecting adult language; the significance of context and function in the development of language; the universality of communication development, and the effect of gender and culture in communication development. Students will learn relevant theories and knowledge regarding the development of communication including phonetics, phonology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics and nonÂverbal communication and be introduced to literacy. This unit prepares students to undertake observation and analysis of communication skills and uses cases to apply knowledge across the lifespan. Students will also begin accumulating knowledge about professional communication skills needed by health professionals to work with clients, carers and colleagues with practical application including small group assessment tasks.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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CSCD1032 |
Assumed knowledge
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CSCD1034 Linguistics and Phonetics or equivalent |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Gregory Flannery, gregory.flannery@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Mikaela Bow, mikaela.bow@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Mikaela Bow, mikaela.bow@sydney.edu.au |