Course syllabus for

Degree project in speech and language pathology, 30 credits

Examensarbete i logopedi, 30 hp
This course syllabus is valid from spring 2015.
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Course code
2LG021
Course name
Degree project in speech and language pathology
Credits
30 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Speech and Language Pathology 
Level 
AV - Second cycle 
Grading scale
Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department
Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Decided by
Programnämnd 4
Decision date
2010-05-05
Revised by
Programme Committee 4
Last revision
2014-11-05
Course syllabus valid from
Spring 2015

Specific entry requirements

For admission to Degree project in speech and language pathology, the student must have a Pass grade in all previous courses, semester 1-6, and may only may remain a maximum of 7.5 credits from semester 7.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to Knowledge and understanding

  • independently identify and formulate research questions, plan, implement, compile, draw conclusions and present results of a research study orally and in writing in the form of a thesis or a scientific manuscript within given time frames
  • independently integrate knowledge and analyze, assess and handle complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
  • show more indepth knowledge and understanding of speech and language pathology, comprising an overview of the field and deeper knowledge within certain areas
  • demonstrate an understanding of current research and development work and knowledge of the relationship between science and proven experience and its importance for the professional practice.
  • be able to describe at a general level different research methods in theoretical and clinical speech and language pathology research and related research in linguistics and psychology

Skill and ability

  • show advanced ability to critically review, evaluate and use relevant information and discuss new facts, phenomena and issues with different groups and thereby contribute the development of the profession and professional activities
  • give constructive criticism of the thesis of a fellow student as opponent at a seminar
  • show the skills required to participate in research and development work

Judgement ability and approach

  • consider the ethical aspects of research and development work
  • identify his/her own need of additional knowledge and continuous skill development

Content

The student will under supervision carry out a descriptive or experimental study including all parts of the research process: literature search, project plan, research questions, data collection, data processing, interpretation and presentation. The study can be carried out and the thesis written individually or with a fellow student. The work should be carried out independently and quantity and quality should correspond to an article for a scientific journal within the speech and language pathology field. The report is presented and reviewed at an examination seminar during semester 8.

Teaching methods

The course comprises, all in all, 20 weeks of full-time work, the main part of which is devoted to the independent project work under supervision. The preparation of seminars and final seminars for presentation and opposition are included.

Examination


A Pass grade in the course requires:

  • passed scientific report
  • passed oral presentation and passed defence of the degree project
  • passed critical review on other degree project
  • participating at further six presentation seminars

    The time plan before completing of final version of the degree project should take place according to special study guide.








Transitional provisions

Examination can take place according to an earlier literature list during a period of one year after the date when a renewal of the literature list was made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible discontinuation of the course.

Other directives

Course evaluation is carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

Borg, Elisabet; Westerlund, Joakim Statistik för beteendevetare. : Faktabok
Schiavetti, Nicholas; Metz, Dale Evan.; Orlikoff, Robert F. Evaluating research in communicative disorders
Östberg, Per Att skriva examensarbete i logopedi. Regler och skrivråd
Östberg, Per Studiehandledning. Examensarbete i logopedi