CLINICAL EVALUATION IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT208	CLINICAL EVALUATION IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY	4	5	4	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	Lecturer SEDA KETEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this lesson; It aims to enable students to take an effective and correct approach to language and speech disorders and to gain the principles of therapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the normal biological and neurological components of the speech mechanism, counseling related to speech and language assessment, the etiology and characteristics of speech and language disorders, and the areas of language, articulation, fluency, and resonance. It also includes the cognitive and social aspects of communication, appropriate formal and informal assessment methods for neurological disorders and swallowing disorders, as well as topics related to initiating and terminating therapy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the normal biological and neurological components of the speech mechanism and features of language and speech to make a differential diagnosis.
Explains cultural, prevention and counseling issues related to assessment.
Explains the etiology and characteristics of language and speech disorders.
Explains cultural, prevention and counseling issues related to assessment. appropriate formal and informal assessment measures/procedures for language, articulation, fluency, resonance, cognitive and social aspects of communication, neurological and swallowing disorders.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Purpose of Evaluation, Basic Principles and Approaches in Language and Speech Disorders	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Assessment in Developmental Language Disorders	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation Principles in Developmental Language Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Speech Sound Disorders Assessment	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Speech Sound Disorders Assessment	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Voice Disorders Assessment	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Voice Disorders Assessment	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation in Fluency Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
10	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation in Acquired Language Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation in Motor Speech Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation of Resonance Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Evaluation in Swallowing Disorders	Lecture, Discussion,Case study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Reporting Evaluation Information	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Reporting Evaluation Information	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Shipley, K. G, & McAfee, J. G. (2016). Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology : A Resource Manual. 5th edition. Australia: Cengage learning
Topbaş, S. & Yavas, Mehmet. (2010). Communication Disorders in Turkish.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.						5

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.						5

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.					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.			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.			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	5	70
Preliminary & Further Study	3	3	9
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	4	16
Laboratory	5	5	25
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	2	4
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	5	5	25
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	1	1	1
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	36	0	152