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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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: With this lesson; It is aimed to provide students with information about language disorders seen in the early language acquisition period.
Contents of the Course Unit: This lesson; Models and definitions of Language Disorders,Typical stages of language development,Early Intervention: Definition and early intervention for language,Assessment in language disorders: Basic principles,Assessment in language disorders: Basic principles,Assessment in language disorders: Assessment tools and methods,Intervention in language disorders: Intervention Creating a Plan, Intervention in Language Disorders: Intervention elements/methods, Language Disorders: Delayed language and speech, Language disorders: Developmental language disorder (Specific language disorder), Language disorders: Autism, Early intervention models, Case examples and discussion, General review; Includes topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the concepts of communication-language-speech.
Explains language and speech development in preverbal, infancy, preschool and early school years.
Explains the factors affecting language development.
Explains the language characteristics of children with intellectual disability, Down syndrome, Williams and Fragile X syndromes, Autism spectrum disorder, Hearing impairment, Specific language learning disability, rare disorders, Delayed language (receptive and expressive language disorder).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Reading, Individual Research Basic concepts: Communication, language and speech concepts Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2 Literature Reading, Individual Research Preverbal Language Development Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3 Literature Reading, Individual Research Normal language development: Language development in infancy Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4 Literature Reading, Individual Research Preschool language development Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5 Literature Reading, Individual Research School age language development Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6 Literature Reading, Individual Research Factors affecting language development Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7 Literature Reading, Individual Research Intellectual disability and language characteristics; Williams and Fragile X syndromes and language features Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Reading, Individual Research Down syndrome and language features Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10 Literature Reading, Individual Research Autism spectrum disorder and language characteristics Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11 Literature Reading, Individual Research Hearing impairment and language characteristics Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12 Literature Reading, Individual Research Specific language impairment Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13 Literature Reading, Individual Research Learning disability Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14 Literature Reading, Individual Research Delayed language (receptive and expressive language disorder) Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15 Literature Reading, Individual Research An overview 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
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 129
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0