Course overview
Building upon knowledge gained in Linguistics for Speech Pathology A, students begin to identify and analyse practice relevant features of discourse and pragmatics in language samples; making clear the link between the use of language and the context of that use. In doing so, students begin to develop awareness of biases that they may bring when conducting language sampling and analysis, particularly when working with populations from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Students will acquire an introductory level of understanding of some analytical techniques for language samples (e.g. Conversational Analysis) and develop proficiency in others (e.g. the use of selected IPA diacritics and practice relevant phonological analysis). Students will apply these techniques, used by speech pathologists in practice, to practice examples.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the morphology and syntax of spoken and written language samples.
- Classify and analyse clinically relevant features of discourse and pragmatics in language samples; making clear the link between the use of language and the context of that use.
- Compare pragmatic and morphosyntactic features of Indigenous Australian languages with Standard Australian English (SAE).
- Articulate principles for conducting language analysis when working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and evaluate where unconscious bias may exist when conducting language sampling and analysis.
- Analyse the complexity of language encountered across educational, health and legal systems, and consider implications for individuals with language difficulties or differences.