LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY444E	LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION	8	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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 and attitudes regarding planning and implementing 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.
Adheres 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.
Produces strategies to ensure family participation to support language development.
Selects and applies intervention approaches that can be used by taking into account the child's needs and developmental level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	What is languange? 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 according to age, relationships between language development and other areas of development	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature review	Factors affecting language development	Expression
6	Literature review	Methods and approaches that support language development	Expression
7	Literature review	Studies supporting language development	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	individual research	Basic Concepts About Language and Speech Disorders, Types of Language Disorders	Expression
10	individual research	Possible causes and prevalence of language disorders	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature review, Individual research	Different approaches used in the evaluation of language and speech disorders (medical and psycholinguistic approaches	Case study
12	Literature review, Individual research	Characteristics of children with language and speech disorders	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature review, Individual research	Diagnosis and intervention process in language and speech disorders	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature review, Individual research	Diagnosis and intervention approaches for language and speech disorders	Expression
15	Literature review, Individual research	Counseling for families of children with language and speech disorders	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Temizyürek, F., Erdem, İ., & Temizkan, M. (2017). Speaking training, oral expression. Pegem Citation Index.
Turan FF (2018). Children with Communication and Language Disorders. Aral, Gürsoy, (Ed.), Children with Special Needs and Their Education, (68-83.ss.) Ankara: Hedef CS Publishing.
Turan FF, Bülbün B. (2018). Evaluation of Communication, Language and Speech Disorders. Bayhan, P. (Ed.), Developmental Assessment (198-209pp.). Ankara: Hedef Publishing.

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	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.					4

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 use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained 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 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

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.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

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.						5
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 solutions to the 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.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.				3
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.					4
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.					4

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.						5
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.					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	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