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: UNI117
Course Name: Communication in Health
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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: Öğr. Gör. KÜBRA KARDEŞ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: With this elective course;
• To deal with health communication in all its dimensions, to raise awareness about how to apply both traditional and contemporary media in new media.
• Introducing new media and traditional media, showing the difference and conveying examples in the digital age.
• To help the health profession or health centers to be used in the most effective way in line with their goals by using new media platforms with a correct communication language.
• To strengthen communication with sector members and the public.
Course Content: • New media use and health communication dimension for health institutions and health workers.
• What are new media and traditional media? How is new media different from traditional media? What are the characteristics of both new media users and new media followers?
• What is health communication? Why is it important? How is health communication carried out in perceiving and conveying true and false messages about health? Why is a separate language and expertise needed in terms of communication in the field of health?
• What is the impact/power of the new media in the field of health? What is the situation in Turkey and in the world?
• Why and how should health centers and health workers use the new media? What are the tricks in content production? How to make news in new media? How to make news?
• How should information and statements be conveyed? How is the new media directed and managed in order to increase the health literacy level of the public? How is the language of health communication used? What are the prohibitions and pollution elements in new media?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To comprehend the conceptual and application areas of health communication and health promotion discipline with all its dimensions,
2) Recognize traditional media and new media. They will understand how they can use it correctly and effectively in the manner required by the age and in their profession.
3) They will have an idea about health communication and will be able to take a more advantageous position as members of the health profession who use the new media most correctly.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Defining the Health Communication Discipline (Overview) -
2) Health Communication Stakeholders (Overview) -
3) Health Services and Policies in the World -
4) Health Services and Policies in Turkey -
5) Health Literacy and Journalism -
6) Treatment of Health in Traditional and Social Media -
7) Treatment of Health in Traditional and Social Media -
8) Midterm -
9) Important Elements in Interpersonal Communication -
10) Localization of Traditional Nutrition in Health -
11) Communication with the Patient (Communication in Special Situations) -
12) Teamwork and Problem Solving Techniques -
13) Design of Awareness and Awareness Campaigns in Health Communication -
14) Strategies Used in the Campaign -
15) Final -
16) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları, literatür, WoS, Pubmed
Ders notları, literatür, WoS, Pubmed
References: Ders notları, literatür, WoS, Pubmed
Ders notları, literatür, WoS, Pubmed

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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) -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) 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.
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) 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.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
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 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 12 60
Midterms 1 5
Final 2 10
Total Workload 123