INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT102	INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH SCIENCE	2	2	2	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to raise awareness about the anatomical and physiological foundations of the progression required for speech, the speech perception processes, and to provide information on evaluating the acoustic and physiological properties of speech.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The importance of speech science for Speech and Language Therapists, respiration: breathing and sentence types, phonation, resonance, phonology, acoustic properties of speech sounds: consonants, acoustic properties of speech sounds: vowels, physiological measurements of speech sounds, hearing and perception, perception of speech sounds: consonants. acoustic cues, perception of speech sounds: acoustic cues in vowels.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the importance of Language and Speech Therapists in speech science.
Explains how respiration and phonation occur.
Explains how resonance and articulation occur.
Describes the basic concepts of acoustic phonology.
Discovers acoustic and physiological measurements of speech.
Explains the processes related to the perception of speech sounds.
Explains the acoustic properties that are important in the perception of sounds.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	What is Speech Science? Why is it important for Speech and Language Therapists?	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Respiration: Respiration and sentence types in speech	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Resonance and Articulation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic phonology: Basic concepts	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic properties of speech sounds: Vowels	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic properties of speech sounds: Vowels	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic properties of speech sounds: Consonants	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic properties of speech sounds: Consonants	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Hearing and Speech Perception	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Perception of speech sounds: Acoustic cues in vowels	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Perception of speech sounds: Acoustic cues in consonants	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Perception of speech sounds: Acoustic cues in consonants	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	An overview	Question answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rifat, M. (1997) XX. Yüzyılda Dilbilim ve Göstergebilim Akımları.İstanbul: YKY
Dil ve Kavram Gelişimi, Ed: Seyhun Topbaş, Detay Yayıncılık, 2014.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.						5
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	4	56
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	2	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	1	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	66	0	182