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:	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:	The course covers models and definitions related to language disorders, as well as the stages of typical language development. It includes the concept of early intervention and its application in language development. The course also addresses the basic principles of assessment in language disorders, along with assessment tools and methods. Topics such as developing an intervention plan and the elements/methods used in language disorder interventions are explored. Specific language disorders such as delayed language and speech, developmental language disorder (specific language impairment), and autism are examined in detail. In addition, early intervention models, case examples, and discussions are included, followed by a general review.

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).
Explains the models and definitions related to language disorders, as well as the stages of typical language development.

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	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical 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