NEUROGENIC ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT301	NEUROGENIC ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS	5	4	3	5

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 is aimed to gain information about basic evaluation and intervention methods related to neurogenic disorders.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson; Thematic language stimulation and semantic features analysis, Evaluation and decision-making process, evaluation tools, test types, Evaluation purposes, evaluating understanding the content, form and use of the language, Evaluating the production of the content, form and use of the language, Using, scoring and scoring of Turkish Aphasia language evaluation tests. interpretation, use, scoring and interpretation of Turkish Aphasia language assessment tests, therapy approaches in neurogenic acquired language disorders, stimulus approach, stimulus preparation in the stimulus approach, thematic language stimulation and semantic features analysis, thematic language stimulation and semantic features analysis, HELPSS and RET, HELPSS and Therapy approaches for RET, Visual Movement Therapy, Global Aphasia; Includes topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the neural basis of language disorders.
Describes aphasia and its types.
Describe the language features of right brain damage.
Describes language and cognition features in traumatic brain injury.
Explains the clinical evaluation process in neurogenic language disorders.
Applies and interprets the Aphasia Language Assessment Test (ADD).
Tell the therapeutic approaches used in the therapy of neurogenic language disorders.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading literature, individual research	Introduction to Neurogenic Language Disorders: Cognition - Language and Speech	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading literature, individual research	Neural Basis of Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading literature, individual research	Aphasia: Definition and Etiology	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading literature, individual research	Symptoms, Differential Diagnosis and Classifications of Aphasia	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading literature, individual research	Nonfluent Aphasia Syndromes and Characteristics	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading literature, individual research	Fluent Aphasia Syndromes and Characteristics	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading literature, individual research	Other Aphasia Syndromes and Features	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading literature, individual research	Right Brain Damage and Language Features	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading literature, individual research	Traumatic Brain Injury- TBI and Associated Syndromes	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading literature, individual research	Clinical evaluation in aphasia	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading literature, individual research	Turkish Aphasia Language Assessment Tests	Lecture, discussion, application
13	Reading literature, individual research	Therapy approaches in neurogenic language disorders	Lecture, discussion, application
14	Reading literature, individual research	Therapy approaches in neurogenic language disorders	Lecture, discussion, application
15	Reading literature, individual research	Therapy approaches in neurogenic language disorders	Lecture, discussion, application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Chapey, R. (2008). Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, FifthEdition.
Davis, G.A. (2006). Aphasiology: Disorders and Clinical Practice, Pearson.
Maviş, İ.; Topbaş, S.(2007). Afazi Apraksi Dizartri, Detay Yayıncılık.

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.					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.		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.						5
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	4	56
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	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	127