To fulfill the demand of time and society the University of Dhaka has introduced the Department of Communication Disorders in 2015 under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Following American higher education tradition, this department runs various formal programs as well as non-formal training on speech and language therapy and pathology not only to produce new graduates who will be involved in generating new knowledge and professionally work as speech and language therapists, but also to train parents/care-givers of people with these disabilities, and personnel working in this field in many clinics and hospitals to combat these disorders.
70 courses · 266 credit hours across 8 terms
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 1101 | Introduction to Human Communication Sciences | 4 | This course provides a brief introduction to communication disorders as a discipline. The long-term goal of this courseis for students tounderstand various fundamental aspects of communication sciences and disorders. It is designed to cover thecharacteristics, types, classifications of communication sciences and various disorders associated with human communication. |
| BSLP 1102 | Language Skill Development: Bangla and English | 4 | This course gives scope to effectively learn two languages- Bengali and English. The long-term goal of this course is for students tobecome aware of the fundamental rules of these languages. It is designed to acquire four skills of these languages with special emphasis on writing and listening so that they fruitfully apply their learning outcome to the context of the academic environment and real-life situation. |
| BSLP 1103 | Language Acquisition and Cognitive Development | 4 | This course allows students to become aware of the relation between language and cognitive development. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of language acquisition and cognitive development. This course is designed to uncover the techniques of how children effectively acquire their mother tongue along with their innate cognitive mechanism. |
| BSLP 1104 | Linguistics for Clinicians: Phonetics | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of phonetics. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics as well as the latest development of the aspects of phonetics. This course is designed to cover core concepts of human sound systems like theories, methods and techniques of sound production and their relevant explanation. |
| BSLPC 1101 | Introduction to Human Development and Communication | 4 | This course provides a brief introduction to the relationship between communication and development. The long-term goal for students is to understand various fundamental aspects of communication sciences, disorders, and development. |
| BSLPG 1102 | Language Skill Development: a. Bangla b. English | 4 | This course gives a scope to learn two languages, Bengali and English. The long-term goal of this course is for students to become aware of the fundamental rules of these languages. |
| BSLPC 1103 | Language Acquisition and Cognitive Development | 4 | This course allows students to understand the relationship between language and cognitive development. The long-term goal is for students to understand the basics of language acquisition and cognitive development. |
| BSLPC 1104 | Linguistics for Clinicians: Phonetics & Phonology | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of phonetics and phonology. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics and the latest developments in phonetics and phonology. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 1205 | Linguistics for Clinicians: Phonology and Morphology | 4 | This course is intended to familiarize the students with the rules of phonological changes and the forms of basic word structure. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics concepts, theories and methods of phonology and morphology. This course is designed to cover basic phonological systems within a language and, to a small degree, across language typologies. |
| BSLP 1206 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language | 4 | This course provides theoretical and practical aspects of physiology and speech and language. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of the structure and functions of human physiology with a special emphasis on speech and language. This course is designed to cover the discussion of body-parts involved in speech and language activities. |
| BSLP 1207 | Linguistics for Clinicians: Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics | 4 | This course is intended to familiarize the students with the forms of basic sentence structure as well as meaning. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic theories and methods ofthe word and sentence structure and its meaning aspects. This course is designed to cover different concepts of syntactic systems and relevant meanings within a language and, to a small degree, across language typologies. |
| BSLP 1208 | Psychology: Abnormal and Counseling Psychology | 4 | This course is introduced to make the students familiar with the fundamentals of human psychology with special reference to their abnormal behavior as well as counseling techniques. In this course, students will learn the psychological interpretation of abnormal human behavior and counseling techniques. |
| BSLPC 1205 | Linguistics for Clinicians: Morphology, Syntax, Semantic & Pragmatics | 4 | This course is intended to familiarize the students with the form of basic word and sentence structure and meaning. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic theories and methods of word and sentence structure and their meaning aspects. |
| BSLPC 1206 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language | 4 | This course provides theoretical and practical aspects of physiology and speech and language. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of the structure and functions of human physiology with a special emphasis on speech and language. |
| BSLPC 1207 | Audiology 1: Hearing Sciences | 4 | This course affords a theoretical study of hearing science. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic aspects of this branch of communication disorders. This course is designed to cover core concepts, theories, and methods of hearing sciences. |
| BSLPG 1208 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | The objective of this course is to introduce students to the foundational principles and theories of psychology. It aims to develop an understanding of psychological concepts, research methods, human behaviour, mental processes, learning and memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, and psychological disorders. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 2301 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 4 | This course is introduced to provide the students basic characteristics, theories and methods of nonverbal communication. The long-term goal of the course is for students to make understand the topics, theories and methods of nonverbal communication. This course is designed to cover core concepts of nonverbal communication from the perspective of communication disorders. |
| BSLP 2302 | Neurology of Language and Communication | 4 | This course provides a neurological basis for language production and perception. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic aspects and topics of neurology about speech and language production. This course is designed to uncover the neurological view of speech and language production and perception mechanism. |
| BSLP 2303 | Audiology 1: Hearing Science and Psychoacoustics | 4 | This course affords a theoretical study of the domain of hearing science and psychoacoustics. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic aspects of these two branches of communication disorders. This course is designed to cover core concepts, theories and methods of hearing sciences and psychoacoustics. |
| BSLP 2304 | ICT for Communication Disorders | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of information and communication technology (ICT). The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand theories, models and techniques used in ICT. This course is designed to cover core as well as advanced concepts of ICT with special reference to communication disorders. |
| BSLPG 2301 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 4 | This course is introduced to provide the students with basic characteristics, theories, and methods of nonverbal communication. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the topics, theories, and methods of nonverbal communication. |
| BSLPC 2302 | Neurology of Language and Communication | 4 | This course provides a neurological basis for language production and perception. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic aspects and topics of neurology about speech and language production. |
| BSLPC 2303 | Audiology 2: Hearing Impairment and Audiological Assessment | 4 | This course offers a theoretical study of the domain of hearing impairment and assessment. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic aspects of these audiological problems, their relation to communication disorders, and how to assess them. |
| BSLPC 2304 | Clinical Practicum 1: Observational Learning | 2 | This observational placement aims to provide the students with preliminary practical experience in a clinical environment to develop clinical skills and to practice as competent Speech and Language Therapy clinicians in the following clinical placements. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 2405 | Sign Language | 4 | This course gives a theoretical and practical study of sign language. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic concepts, theories and techniques using this language. This course is designed to cover basic grammar, lexicon and syntactic pattern of Bangla Sign Language with special emphasis on communication disorders. |
| BSLP 2406 | Psycholinguistics and Clinical Linguistics | 4 | This course delivers a theoretical study of the domain of syntax. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the topics, models and methods used in psycholinguistics and clinical linguistics. This course is designed to cover basic concepts of these two branches of languages with special reference to communication disorders. |
| BSLP 2407 | Statistics | 4 | This course is designed to teach the students basic concepts of statistics. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the topics and techniques of statistics as a research tool. This course is designed to cover core concepts, theories, and methods of statistics with special reference to communication disorders. |
| BSLP 2408 | Audiology 2: Pediatric Audiology | 4 | This course is regarded as a very specialized branch of audiology which usually deals with aspects of child hearing and its various features and characteristics. This course will help the student to get knowledge and information about pediatric audiology. Finally, it will also help them to analyze hearing screening, speech audiometry and different hearing test suitable for children. |
| BSLP 2409 | First Comprehension (theoretical aspects) | 2 | This course gives a scope to evaluatestudents’ comprehensive theoretical knowledge that they have gained from the courses taught from the 1st semester to the 4th semester. The long-term goal of the course is to examine the level of their performance in comprehending these courses. |
| BSLPG 2405 | Statistics | 4 | This course is designed to teach the students basic concepts of statistics. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the topics and techniques of statistics as a research tool. This course is designed to cover core concepts, theories, and methods of statistics with special reference to communication disorders. |
| BSLPC 2406 | Language Disorders in Children | 4 | This course offers a foundational understanding of speech and language disorders in children, focusing on their identification, assessment, and intervention. Students will learn about the nature, causes, and classification of common disorders affecting children’s communication abilities. |
| BSLPC 2407 | Speech Sound Disorders: Assessment and Intervention | 4 | This course provides a study of speech sound disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the nature and types of diagnosis and management of these disorders. |
| BSLPC 2408 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 4 | This course provides a theoretical and practical study of the domain of different forms of communication. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand various assistive communication forms suitable for persons with severe speech and language disorders. |
| BSLPC 2409 | Clinical Practicum 2: Child Language, Articulation and Phonological Disorders | 2 | This course provides practical experience in speech and language disorders associated with pediatrics, articulation, and phonological disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 3501 | Introduction to Research Methodology | 4 | This course is designed to teach the students fundamentals of research methods. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basicslike techniques and procedures to help to conduct research projects on communication disorders. This course is designed to cover different core aspects, theories and methods associated with research methods. |
| BSLP 3502 | Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) | 4 | This course is introduced to provide the students a description of developmental language disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics features, types and characteristics of these disorders. This course is designed to cover core concepts, theories and methods used to identify various developmental language disorders. |
| BSLP 3503 | Audiology 3: Hearing Sciences & Aural Rehabilitation | 4 | This course is intended to make familiar the students with the characteristics, causes and types of hearing disorders and their possible treatments. In this course, they will learn theories and methods which will help to explain the types and causes of hearing disorders and, finally, how the person with hearing disorders will be given proper rehabilitation. |
| BSLP 3504 | Neuro-Developmental Language Disorders | 4 | The goal of this course is to introduce the growing knowledge of what is known about neuro-developmental disorders. The course will present an overview of characteristics, diagnostic criteria,assessment and intervention of different neuro-developmental disorders, particular focus will be on ASD, down syndrome, Attention deficit and cerebral palsy. |
| BSLP 3505 | Clinical Practicum 1: Pediatrics and Audiology | 4 | This course provides a practical experience of speech and language disorders associated with pediatrics and audiology. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup.This course is designed to learn techniques and procedures used in the context of hearing as well as developmental language therapy. |
| BSLPC 3501 | Motor Speech Disorders | 4 | This course aims to equip students with core knowledge and skills that are prerequisites for effective intervention with clients with motor speech impairments. The course of study draws on understanding the effects of neurological dysfunction due to cerebral palsy and progressive and non-progressive conditions on the motor speech system. |
| BSLPC 3502 | Introduction to Research Methodology | 4 | This course is designed to teach the students the fundamentals of research methods. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics, like techniques and procedures to help conduct research projects on communication disorders. |
| BSLPC 3503 | Language Disorders in Adults: Diagnosis & Clinical Management | 4 | This course is introduced to provide the students with a description of adult language disorders.The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of adult or acquired language disorders and their associated features and types. |
| BSLPG 3504 | ICT for Communication Disorders | 4 | This course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), specifically tailored for application in the domain of Communication Disorders. The course equips students with essential digital competencies and introduces advanced tools and technologies relevant to screening, diagnosing, and treating speech and language disorders. |
| BSLPC 3505 | Clinical Practicum 3: Adult Speech and Language Disorders | 2 | This course provides practical experience in speech and language disorders associated with adult language disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 3606 | Medical Technology and Assessment in Speech and Language Pathology | 4 | This course is introduced to provide students different methods and techniques of medical technology used to diagnose pathological linguistic data. In this course, students will learn various appropriate diagnostic methods and techniques of analysis to make the data suitable for further interpretation. |
| BSLP 3607 | Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 4 | This course is introduced to provide the students a description of neurogenic or acquired language disorders.The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of acquired language disorders and their associated features and types. This course is designed to provide pragmatic therapy of these disorders too. |
| BSLP 3608 | Clinical Phonetics and Motor Speech Disorders | 4 | This course is concerned with the study of speech disorders caused by the disability of motor speech organs. The long-term goal of the course is for students to learn the characteristics, types, causes and classifications of different motor speech disorders and related pathological phonetic features. This course is designed to cover basic concepts of clinical phonetics to transcribe pathological speech data of patients too. |
| BSLP 3609 | Clinical Practicum 2: Neurology | 4 | This course provides a practical experience of speech and language disorders associated with neurology. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup. This course is designed to learn techniques and procedures used in the context of hearing as well as developmental language therapy. |
| BSLPC 3606 | Medical Speech and Language Pathology | 4 | This course provides a theoretical and practical ground for medical speech and language pathology. The long-term goal of the course is for students to become familiar with the basic concepts of medical fields and medical technology used in speech and language pathology. |
| BSLPC 3607 | Fluency Disorders: Assessment and Intervention | 4 | This course will give students a comprehensive overview of fluency disorders, including stuttering, cluttering, and other related conditions. The long-term goal is to enable students to understand the fundamentals of fluency and the nature of these disorders. |
| BSLPC 3608 | Voice Disorders: Assessment and Intervention | 4 | This course provides a theoretical and practical study of the domain of voice disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of this disorder. This course is designed to learn the types, causes, and symptoms of various voice disorders and the techniques to easily identify these. |
| BSLPG 3609 | Bangladesh Studies | 4 | This course is introduced to provide a short description of various aspects of Bangladesh studies. In this course, students will learn the history, tradition, politics, folklore, literature, and culture of Bangladesh - a land of Bengali-speaking people. |
| BSLPC 3610 | Clinical Practice 4: Voice Disorders and Fluency Disorders | 2 | This course provides practical experience in speech and language disorders associated with voice and fluency disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLP 4701 | Alternative and Augmentative Communication | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of different forms of communication. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand various assistive communication forms suitable for persons with severe speech and language disorders. This course is designed to cover basic concepts, forms and techniques of alternative and augmentative communications. |
| BSLP 4702 | Stuttering and Other Fluency Disorders | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students a description of stuttering and other fluency disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of the above disorders. This course is designed to learn the characteristics, types, causes and classifications of different fluency disorders along with stuttering. |
| BSLP 4703 | Voice Disorders and Dysphagia | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of voice disorders and dysphagia. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of these disorders. This course is designed to learn the types, causes and symptoms of various voice disorders and swallowing problems, and the techniques to easily identify these. |
| BSLP 4704 | Clinical Practicum 3: Vocology | 4 | This course is designed to give students practical experience of speech and language disorders related to voice problems and dysphagia. Students of this course will go to the respective clinic or hospital to encounter patients with Dysphagia and voice disorders with a view to getting practical experience of theories and information they have learned in the classroom. |
| BSLPC 4701 | Audiology 3: Aural Rehabilitation | 4 | This advanced hearing science provides students with knowledge and information of the most updated hearing technology widely used in audiology. This course will help the students to gain appropriate skills and techniques to suggest hearing aids and technology to persons with severe hearing problems, and finally, how the person with hearing disorders will be given proper rehabilitation. |
| BSLPC 4702 | Dysphagia: Assessment and Intervention | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of dysphagia. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basics of the disorders. This course is designed to learn the physiology of deglutition as well as the types, causes, and symptoms of various swallowing problems and the techniques to easily identify and address them. |
| BSLPC 4703 | Craniofacial Anomalies: Assessment and Intervention | 4 | This course will provide a variety of assessment and treatment facilities involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with craniofacial conditions. There will be a particular focus on speech-language and hearing issues. |
| BSLPG 4704 | Sign Language | 4 | This course gives a theoretical and practical study of sign language. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the basic concepts, theories, and techniques using this language. |
| BSLPC 4705 | Clinical Practicum 5: Audiology, Dysphagia and Craniofacial Anomalies | 2 | This course provides practical experience in speech and language disorders associated with dysphagia and craniofacial anomalies. The long-term goal of the course is for students to gain practical skills by observing persons with the above disorders in a clinical setup. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSLPC 4806 | Communication, culture and disability | 4 | This course will explain the complex concept of disability from the point of view of cultural, social, and religious values and understandings. It will also analyze disability narratives, critical social theories related to disability, media and power relations, welfare politics and citizenship rights, and vicious cultural cues in enforcing disability on the community and dragging it out from the development process. |
| BSLPC 4807 | Professional Development: Therapy, Integrity and Ethical Guidelines | 4 | This course provides theoretical and fundamental aspects of therapy, integrity, and ethical guidelines. The long-term goal of the course is for students to provide the basic knowledge and information of how these are closely associated with speech and language disorders. |
| BSLPC 4808 | Learning Disorders and Literacy | 4 | This course will cover the theoretical base of literacy and Learning Disorders, assessment strategies, and instructional procedures for the literacy development of students with learning disabilities, including reading and writing disorders. |
| BSLPC 4809 | Comprehensive (Theory + Practical) | 4 | This course is designed to evaluate students’ overall knowledge and skills they have gained from the courses taught from the 1st semester to the 8th semester. At the same time, they will experience working with patients with various speech and language disorders in different clinics or hospitals. |
| BSLP 4805 | Professional Development: Therapy & Treatment | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of therapy and treatment. The long-term goal of the course is for students to provide the basic knowledge and information of possible therapy and treatment of different speech and language disorders. This course is designed to learn theories and methods of various therapies and treatments to be applied to patients with speech and language disorders. |
| BSLP 4806 | Medical Aspects of Speech and Language Pathology (Theory + Practical) | 4 | This course provides both a theoretical and practical study of the domain of medical speech and language pathology. The long-term goal of the course is for students to make familiar with the concept of medical speech-language pathology – a very genre of speech and language therapy. This course is designed to learn not only learn theory and information of this specialized branch but also get its practical experience. |
| BSLP 4807 | Diagnosis and Management of Articulation and Phonological Disorders | 4 | This course provides a study of the domain of articulation andphonological disorders. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand the nature and types ofdiagnosis and management of these disorders. This course is designed to teach the techniques of assessment and diagnosis to identify the persons suffering from articulation and phonological disorders and ensure proper management for them. |
| BSLP 4808 | Second Comprehension (Clinical Aspects) | 2 | This course is designed to evaluate students’ overall knowledge and skills that they have gained from the courses taught from the 5th semester 8th semester. At the same time, they will experience working with patients with various speech and language disorders in different clinics or hospitals. |