Special Topics Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. state some current trends or issues in Speech-Language Therapy practice or allied medical professions; 2. discuss the implications of some of current trends to Speech-Language Therapy or allied medical professions; 3. identify a particular trend or issue and present a position paper or seminar on it; and 4. demonstrate in-depth understanding, literature search and reflections on presented trend/issue.

Independent study and group discussions. Inculcating in students the ability to identify current trends and issues in the allied health profession relating to: i. philosophies and methods of treatment in general rehabilitation and in each medical rehabilitation profession, ii. examining problem and issues in rehabilitation ethics; iii. administrative topics in rehabilitation and many other. Each student will be responsible for selection of topic that must highlight issues relevant to the programme. Students are admitted and scheduled for presentation. Each topic for presentation shall be approved by the faculty through the course coordinator.