INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION-LANGUAGE AND SPEAKING DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY143	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION-LANGUAGE AND SPEAKING DISORDERS	1	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 :	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:	It is aimed to gain knowledge about the causes of communication, language and speech disorders and their clinical and educational classification.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Clinical and educational classification of speech, language and speech disorders, basic concepts and definitions in language and speech disorders.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines audiologist and speech and language therapy as a profession.
Explains the job description of audiologist and speech and language therapist.
Relates communication, language and speech processes.
Categorizes communication, language and speech disorders in clinical and educational terms.
Explains the importance of multidisciplinary work.
Explains the role and task limits of other experts in multidisciplinary work.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search	Basic Concepts of Communication, Language and Speech	Lecture
2	Literature search	Anatomy of speech	Lecture
3	Literature search	Speech Language and Brain Development in Children	Lecture
4	Literature search, Web-based research	Components of Language	Lecture, Individual study
5	Literature search, Individual research	Language Acquisition Theories	Lecture, Individual study
6	Literature search, Individual research	Phonetics-Phonetic Development Phases	Lecture, Case study, Problem solving
7	Literature search, Individual research	Semantic Language in Children	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Speech Development by Age in Children	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
10	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Causes of Problems in Language and Speech Development	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
11	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Communication, Language-Speech Disorders-1	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
12	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Communication, Speech and Language Disorders-2	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
13	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Study via Video	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
14	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Family Missions	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
15	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Duties of Audiologist and Speech Therapist	Lecture, Individual study, Case study. Problem solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Fogle, P.T. (2008) Foundations of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Vo.I, II. Aus: Thomson Delmar Learning.
Topbaş, S. (2005) Dil ve Kavram Gelişimi. Ankara:Kök Yayıncılık.
Korkmaz, B. (2004) Beyin ve Dil: Çocuklarda dil ve konuşma bozuklukları. İstanbul.

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	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.					4

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.				3

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.				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.			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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	6	4	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	3	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	56	0	156