PHONETICS SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT209	PHONETICS SCIENCE	3	2	2	4

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:	With this lesson; It is aimed to gain knowledge about how speech sounds are produced and the production of speech sounds in Turkish and world languages.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson; Terms and concepts related to phonetics; Speech organs and their functions; Characteristics of speech sounds; Vowel sounds; Consonant sounds; Minimal and Maximal distinctions; Distinguishing features; Theories explaining the formation of speech sounds; Phonation and voice quality; Innate features; International phonetic orthography; The sound repertoire of the Turkish Language; Phonetic analysis techniques; It covers acoustic and aerodynamic measurement tools and applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains concepts related to phonetics.
Describes the anatomy and physiology of speech.
Describes speech sounds and explains their properties.
Describes phonetic measurement and analysis tools.
Transcribes speech makes the international phonetic alphabet (IPA).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonetic Science: Basic concepts	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Organs involved in speech and their functions	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Classification of speech sounds	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonemic repertoire of Turkish: Vowel sounds	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonemic repertoire of Turkish: Consonant sounds	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonemes of Turkish	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Speech in context: Suprasegmental features and homonyms	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Introduction to Phonetic Analysis: IPA and its intended uses	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Reading, Individual Research	IPA -Phonetic transcription applications	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Sounds and IPA in world languages	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Phonetic Analysis-Measurement Tools and Applications	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic sound analysis program: PRAAT and its use	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Examination of plosive sounds using Praat	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Examination of fricative sounds using Praat	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ball, M.J. (1993). Phonetics For Speech Pathology, 2nd ed., Whurr Publishers Ltd., London.
Hixon,T.J, Weismer, G.and J.D.,Hoit. (2008). Preclinical Speech Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception, Plural Publishing.
The International Phonetic Association (2007). Handbook of the International Phonetic Association, Cambridge University Pres, New York.

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.					4

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.		1

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.						5

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

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.		1

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	12	4	48
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	4	16
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	2	6
TOTAL	36	0	101