Speech and Language Therapy (DR) Preview
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

DKT6023

Course Name:

Language and Speech Disorders in Geriatrics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLCE ALEV SAVTAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Gülce Alev Savtak

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to define and treat language and speech disorders that occur in aging, progressive and age-related diseases risks. In particular, in developing countries, access to appropriate health rehabilitation in case of a chronic illness or disability is aimed at teaching information on therapy for the elderly.

Course Content:

Language and Speech therapy is one of the most important health services that should be provided to the elderly population. The ability to communicate is a very important feature unique to people of all ages, and if it is damaged, the whole life of the individual can be affected. In this course, the language and speech problems caused by right and left brain injuries, Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's Diseases will be discussed in adults and the elderly, and the role of speech and language therapist will be discussed in this course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) • Learning about diseases caused by old age.
2) • Learning about progressive diseases.
3) • Language and speech evaluation in aging, progressive and age-related diseases risks.
4) • Realization of speech and language therapy in aging, progressive and age-related diseases risks.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neurologically Based Communication Problems and Speech and Language Therapy in Old Age	none
2)	Speech and hearing problems in the elderly	none
3)	Voice problems and acoustic changes in the elderly	none
4)	Swallowing disorders in the elderly	none
5)	Behavior problems in the elderly (psychological changes)	none
6)	Cognitive problems: dementia, dementia	none
7)	assessment and therapy; short and long term goals	none
8)	midterm	none
9)	Article discussions	none
10)	Article discussions	none
11)	Article discussions	none
12)	student presentations	none
13)	student presentations	none
13)	student presentations	none
14)	Final Week	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Karakaş SA, Durmaz H. Yaşlılık Dönemi Psikolojik
Özellikleri ve Moral. Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi. 2017;18(1):
32-36.
2. Yerli G. Yaşlılık Dönemi Özellikleri ve Yaşlılara Yönelik
Sosyal Hizmetler. Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar
Dergisi. 2017;10(52):1278-1287.
3. Yıldız H. Yaşlılıkta Görülen Fizyolojik ve Psikolojik
Değişiklikler. Editörler; Bölüktaş RP. Temel Gerentoloji,
İstanbul, İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık Ve Uzaktan Eğitim
Fakültesi, 2014, 44-64.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3) Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4) Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5) Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6) Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7) Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8) Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9) Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10) Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11) Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12) Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13) Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14) Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15) Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16) Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2)	Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3)	Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4)	Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5)	Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6)	Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7)	Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8)	Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9)	Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10)	Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11)	Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12)	Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13)	Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14)	Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15)	Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16)	Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	0			0
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1	1	3
Midterms	1	1	1	1	3
Final	1	1	1	1	3
Total Workload					9