LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT212	LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT	4	3	3	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 :	Elective
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:	Language Development course aims to enable students to understand the process of language development and to learn about cognitive, social and biological factors affecting this process. In addition, it aims to gain skills in theoretical approaches in language development, language disorders and evaluation of language development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the stages of language development, the components of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics) and the theoretical approaches in this process. Individual differences in language development, childhood language disorders and methods for the assessment of language development are also covered.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concept of communication.
Communication-language-speech relation, explains the realisation of communication.
Explains the concept of language.
Explains the properties of language.
Explains the theories of language acquisition.
Explains the factors affecting the child's language development.
Explains the causes of language and speech problems.
Explains delay and problems in language development.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	Communication, Language and Speech Concepts: Communication Process	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Communication, Language and Speech Concepts: The Function of Language	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Communication, Language and Speech Concepts: Speech	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Stages of Early Language Development	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Theoretical Approaches to Language Acquisition : Innateness Approach	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Theoretical Approaches to Language Acquisition: Sociocultural Approach	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	Theoretical Approaches to Language Acquisition and Development: Cognitive Theory	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Components of Language	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Phonology (Phonology) and Morphology (Morphology)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Syntax (Syntax) and Semantics (Semantics)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Use of Language (Pragmatics)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Factors affecting the child's language development	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Evaluation of Language Development	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	Childhood Language and Speech Disorders	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Topbaş, S. (2007). Dil ve kavram gelişimi. Kök Yayıncılık, Ankara.

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

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.			2

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.			2

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.				3

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

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.				3

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.	0

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.					4

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	4	56
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	2	12	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	12	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	148