LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY444	LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION	8	3	3	3

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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to be able to express the language and speech development characteristics of normally developing children and the language and speech characteristics of differently developing children, to distinguish the differences between them, and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding planning and implementation of activities that enable children's language development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts about language development, theories about language acquisition, language development according to age, factors affecting language development, language development supporting methods and approaches, language development supporting studies. Basic concepts of language and speech disorders, types of language disorders, types of speech disorders, possible causes and prevalence of speech disorders, different approaches used in the evaluation of language and speech disorders (medical and psycholinguistic approaches), characteristics of children with language and speech disorders, language and speech disorders. diagnosis and intervention approaches for disorders, counseling for families of children with language and speech disorders, case analysis

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of language and speech disorders.
It embraces the differences between medical and psycholinguistic approaches used in the evaluation of language and speech disorders.
Explains language and related concepts.
Explains the factors affecting language development.
To support language development
Develops strategies to ensure family participation.
The child's needs and developmental level Intervention that can be used taking into account selects and implements approaches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research.	What is language? What is speech?	Expression
2	Literature review	Theories about language acquisition	Discussion, Case Study.
3	Literature review, Individual research.	Components of language	Expression
4	Individual research.	Language development by age, Language development and other development relationships between fields	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature review	Factors affecting language development	Expression
6	Literature review	Language development supporting method and approaches	Expression
7	Literature review	Language development supportive studies	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research.	With Language and Speech Disorders Related Basic Concepts, Types of Language Disorders	Expression
10	Individual research.	Possible language disorders causes and prevalence	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study.
11	Literature review, Individual research.	Language and speech disorders used in evaluation different approaches (medical and psycholinguistic approaches)	Case study.
12	Literature review, Individual research.	Having language and speech disorders characteristics of children	Lecture, Discussion.
13	Literature review, Individual research.	Language and speech disorders diagnosis and intervention process	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study.
14	Literature review, Individual research.	Language and speech disorders diagnosis and intervention approaches	Expression
15	Literature review, Individual research.	Having language and speech disorders counseling for children's families	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Temizyürek, F., Erdem, İ., & Temizkan, M. (2017). Konuşma eğitimi sözlü anlatım. Pegem Atıf İndeksi.
TURAN F. F. (2018). İletişim ve Dil Bozukluğu olan Çocuklar. Aral, Gürsoy, (Ed.), Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri içinde, (68-83.ss.) Ankara: Hedef CS Yayıncılık
TURAN F. F. , BÜLBÜN B. (2018). İletişim, Dil ve Konuşma Bozukluklarında Değerlendirme. Bayhan, P. (Ed.), Gelişimsel Değerlendirme içinde (198-209ss.). Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.	0
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.				3
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.			2
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.						5

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	10	2	20
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	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	40	0	78