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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					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