Technology and Multi Modal Communication

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SPTH 1014
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Course ID
208163
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Allied Health & Human Perform
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will develop evidence-based assessment and management practices for clients requiring multimodal communication strategies and by using new technologies. Develop students' understanding of social, cultural, and international perspectives of disability or impairment that inhibits people's ability to communicate through conventional means involving both spoken and written communication. Students will integrate the use of multimodal communication theories and technologies to inform assessment and treatment practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of types of impairments to understand and advocate for clients with complex communication needs.
  • Formulate evidence-based assessment plans for clients requiring multimodal communication strategies.
  • Appraise the theory and analyse client data to plan evidence-based management of clients requiring multimodal communication strategies.
  • Attribute the role of the ICF in multimodal communication across the lifespan
  • Planning culturally informed practice for multimodal communication strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals with severe communication impairment

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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