Speech and Language Therapy (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

DKT5022

Course Name:

Acquired Language Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury and Right Brain Injury

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. ŞEVVAL FİDAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem Öge Daşdöğen

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course for each student; Students learn the neuroanatomy, assessment and related language therapy techniques of neurogenic language and speech disorders.
Course Content:	This course focuses on the understanding, assessment and therapy of types of language disorders of neurological origin.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) I. Describe the neuroanatomy of the nervous system.
2) II. Knows the evaluation of aphasia.
3) III. Describes the evaluation of adults with Neurogenic Cognitive-Communicative Disorder.
4) IV. Can describe how cognition is evaluated.
5) V. Can describe how language is evaluated.
6) VI. Define subtypes of neurogenic language disorders.
7) VII. Diagnoses and evaluates aphasia and related disorders and describes therapy techniques.
8) VIII. Reads and interprets publications on research within the scope of this course.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neuroanatomy of aphasia	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
2)	Introduction to acquired language disorders	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
3)	Nonfluent aphasia syndromes	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
4)	Fluent aphasia syndromes	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
5)	Other aphasia syndromes	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
6)	Types of aphasia and other accompanying problems	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
7)	Evaluation in aphasia	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
8)	Midterm	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
9)	Further reading of aphasia articles	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
10)	dementia	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
11)	head trauma	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
12)	Other acquired neurogenic language disorders	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
13)	case study	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
14)	case study	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.
16)	Final	Presentations prepared by the course instructor.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

BrooBrookshire, Robert, (2014) Nörojenik İletişim Bozukluklarına Giriş, 8. Baskı
Chapey, Roberta, (2008) Afazi ve İlgili Nörojenik İletişim Bozukluklarında Dil Müdahale Stratejileri, Beşinci Baskı
Maviş, İ, Tunçer, M, Selvi, S (2017) Gelişimsel ve Edinilmiş Dil Bozukluklarında Terapi Uygulamaları, Detay Yayıncılık
Whithworth, A (2005) Afazide Değerlendirme ve Müdahaleye Bilişsel Bir Nöropsikolojik Yaklaşım: Bir Klinisyenin Kılavuzu, Psikoloji Basını

References:

BrooBrookshire, Robert, (2014) Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition
Chapey, Roberta, (2008) Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Fifth Edition
Maviş, İ, Tunçer, M, Selvi, S (2017) Gelişimsel ve Edinilmiş Dil Bozukluklarında Terapi Uygulamaları, Detay Yayıncılık
Whithworth, A (2005) A Cognitive Neuropsychological Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Aphasia: A Clinician's Guide, Psychology Press

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Istinye University Language and Speech Therapy Master's Program with Thesis aims to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the prevention and rehabilitation of individuals' language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders. One of the goals of the program is to train students who will produce new ideas through multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies in the field of speech and language therapy in the light of the latest scientific developments in the field with our expert training staff and research centers.
1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
3) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.
4) Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
5) Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods.
6) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.
7) Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field.
8) Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field.
9) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.
10) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
11) Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
12) Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
13) Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field.
14) Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values.
15) Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
16) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Istinye University Language and Speech Therapy Master's Program with Thesis aims to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the prevention and rehabilitation of individuals' language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders. One of the goals of the program is to train students who will produce new ideas through multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies in the field of speech and language therapy in the light of the latest scientific developments in the field with our expert training staff and research centers.
1)	Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.	3
2)	Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.	3
3)	Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.	3
4)	Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.	3
5)	Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods.	3
6)	Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.	3
7)	Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field.	3
8)	Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field.	3
9)	Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.	3
10)	Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.	3
11)	Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.	1
12)	Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	1
13)	Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field.	1
14)	Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values.	1
15)	Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.	2
16)	Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.	2

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	64
Presentations / Seminar	6	120
Total Workload		184