CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT204	CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DISORDERS	4	3	3	5

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	Lecturer SEDA KETEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the knowledge and attitudes necessary to explain typical language development processes, identify the fundamental clinical characteristics of language disorders observed in childhood, and differentiate between typical and atypical language development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definitions of communication, language, and speech concepts; typical language development and theories of language acquisition; childhood language disorders (developmental language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, language disorders associated with hearing loss and genetic syndromes); phonological development; morphological development; syntactic development; semantic and pragmatic development; characteristics of delayed language and speech; and early literacy skills.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the relationship between communication, language, and speech.
Understands the balance between language acquisition theories and childhood language disorders.
Explains the stages of language and speech development in typical development.
Describes language and speech development in the pre-linguistic period, early childhood, and school age.
Defines the fundamental concepts related to childhood language disorders.
Differentiates language disorders and language characteristics observed in different populations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Fundamental concepts: communication, language, and speech	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	The relationship between language acquisition theories and childhood language disorders	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	The relationship between language acquisition theories and childhood language disorders	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonological acquisition in children	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Morphological and syntactic acquisition in children	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Semantic and pragmatic development in children	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Typical language development: pre-linguistic period	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Typical language development: early childhood and school age	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Characteristics of delayed language and speech	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Developmental Language Disorder	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Autism Spectrum Disorder and language characteristics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Language disorders associated with intellectual disabilities and genetic syndromes	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Language disorders associated with hearing loss	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Early literacy skills	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Korkmaz, B. Beyin ve Dil: Çocuklarda dil ve konuşma bozuklukları
Topbaş, S. Yavaş, M. (2010) Communication Disorders in Turkish.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.					4

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.				3

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.	0

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.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.				3
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.					4

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.			2

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.				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	14	1	14
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	14	1	14
TOTAL	73	0	129