Introduction to Logopedics (OPEN UNIV)

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2.9.2025

6 cr

Development of Logopedics as a science, connections to other disciplines, the duties of a speech and language therapist in the prevention and assessment of communication disorders and rehabilitation. It is recommended to complete the Information retrieval course together with this course.

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Fields

Humanities

Scope

6 cr

1 component

Code

AY694700P

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain - the development of Logopedics into its own discipline and - what connections it has to other disciplines. Students will also - identify the key areas of research in the field of Logopedics, - be able to use various methods of information retrieval to search for logopedic information content, - identify features of key literature in the field and - are able to critically review what they have read. Additionally, they will be able to describe the field of work of speech and language therapists in the different sectors of Social and Health Care Services and their role in multi-professional co-operation. In addition, the aim is to adopt an intellectual and ethical foundation in one's own field and to develop interaction and communication skills.

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Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi