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CLINICAL EVALUATION IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
DKT208 CLINICAL EVALUATION IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY 4 5 4 6

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 aims to enable students to take an effective and correct approach to language and speech disorders and to gain the principles of therapy.
Contents of the Course Unit: Normal biological and neurological components of the speech mechanism, Consultancy regarding Language-Speech evaluation, Etiology and characteristics of language and speech disorders, Language-Articulation-Fluency-Resonance, Cognitive and social aspects of communication, Formal and informal evaluation methods suitable for neurological disorders and swallowing disorders, It includes topics on starting and ending therapy.

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

Explains the normal biological and neurological components of the speech mechanism and features of language and speech to make a differential diagnosis.
Explains cultural, prevention and counseling issues related to assessment.
Explains the etiology and characteristics of language and speech disorders.
Explains cultural, prevention and counseling issues related to assessment. appropriate formal and informal assessment measures/procedures for language, articulation, fluency, resonance, cognitive and social aspects of communication, neurological and swallowing disorders.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Reading, Individual Research Purpose of Evaluation, Basic Principles and Approaches in Language and Speech Disorders Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Reading, Individual Research Assessment in Developmental Language Disorders Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation Principles in Developmental Language Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
4 Literature Reading, Individual Research Speech Sound Disorders Assessment Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Reading, Individual Research Speech Sound Disorders Assessment Lecture, Discussion,Case study
6 Literature Reading, Individual Research Voice Disorders Assessment Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature Reading, Individual Research Voice Disorders Assessment Lecture, Discussion,Case study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation in Fluency Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
10 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation in Acquired Language Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
11 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation in Motor Speech Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
12 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation of Resonance Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
13 Literature Reading, Individual Research Evaluation in Swallowing Disorders Lecture, Discussion,Case study
14 Literature Reading, Individual Research Reporting Evaluation Information Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Reading, Individual Research Reporting Evaluation Information Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Shipley, K. G, & McAfee, J. G. (2016). Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology : A Resource Manual. 5th edition. Australia: Cengage learning
Topbaş, S. & Yavas, Mehmet. (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.
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.
1

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.
2

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 5 70
Preliminary & Further Study 3 3 9
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 4 4 16
Laboratory 5 5 25
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 2 2 4
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 5 5 25
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 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 36 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0