Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: DKT109
Course Name: Introduction to Communication, Language and Speech Disorders
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Araş. Gör. SÜHEYLANUR SAL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. NURCAN ALPURAN KOCABIYIK
Araş. Gör. SÜHEYLANUR SAL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is for each student;
Definition of the language and speech therapy profession, teaching the duties, powers and responsibilities of the language-speech therapist within the framework of ethical principles, teaching the basic knowledge about the application areas of the profession and working subjects.
Course Content: And the development of speech and language therapy profession in the world and in the history of Turkey; the definition of the language and speech therapist; Contact; language and speech processes; the clinical and educational classification of communication-language and speech disorders; the causes, types and characteristics of communication-language and speech disorders; language and speech disorders; language disorders; phonology-speech sound disorders; stuttering; deaf people; voice disorders; neurogenic communication disorders; cooperation with different disciplines: teamwork, role of other experts, task boundaries, swallowing disorders, developmental language.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn communication and communication disorders
2) Learn language and language disorders.
3) Learn speech and speech disorders.
4) Learn speech and speech disorders.
5) Learn swallowing and swallowing disorders.
6) Learn special education.
7) Learn disabilities.
8) Learn peripheral and central nervous system.
9) Learn brain and brain function

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of language, speech, communication, disorder
2) Definition of language, speech, communication, disorder
3) Normal Language, Speech, Voice and Swallowing Development
4) Normal Language, Speech, Voice and Swallowing Development
5) Normal Language, Speech, Voice and Swallowing Development
6) Language Disorders - Acquired Language Disorders
7) Language Disorders - Acquired Language Disorders
8) Midterm Exam
9) Speech Sound Disorders
10) Fluency Disorders
11) Voice Disorders
12) Motor Speech Disorders
13) Swallowing Disorders
14) Hearing Impairments
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Topbaş SS. (Editör). Dil ve Kavram Gelişimi. Kök yayıncılık, 5. Baskı. 2011, Ankara.
Seikel JA, King DW, Drumright DG (Eds). Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing, 4th edition, USA
References: Öğretim üyesi tarafından hazırlanan ders notları ve ppt sunumlar

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 3
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 3
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics. 1
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 2 60
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 92