SLT 311
Introduction to Speech-Language Therapy
1 Unit(s) (LH 15)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. recall the concept of Speech-Language Therapy;
2. express the relevance of Speech-Language Therapy Profession;
3. describe the development of Speech-Language Therapy practice;
4. list some qualities expected of Speech-Language Therapists; and
5. discuss some ethical issues in Speech-Language Therapy practice.
Course Outline
Definitions, concepts and terminologies of Speech-Language Therapy. History of Speech-Language
Therapy. Development of Speech-Language Therapy in different parts of the world. Importance
of Speech-Language Therapy. Development and disorders of speech. Development and disorders
of language. Place of Speech-Language Therapy in Medical Rehabilitation or allied heath
professions. Foundations of Speech-Language Therapy in Education, Arts, Psychology and
Medicine, Contemporary Speech-Language education. Attributes of Speech-Language
professionals. Challenges and prospects of Speech-Language practice. Professional ethics of
Speech-Language Therapy practice.