SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT306	SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS	6	4	3	3

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 obtain information about evaluation and therapy methods for speech sound disorders.
Contents of the Course Unit:	this lesson; Sound system of Turkish and phonetic transcription, Speech sound disorders: Terminology and classification, Characteristics of Speech Sound Disorders and their connection with anatomy, Evaluation in Speech Sound Disorders, Evaluation in Speech Sound Disorders, Instrumental Evaluation in Speech Sound Disorders, Differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia, Phonological awareness, Speech It includes topics such as voice disorders therapy approaches: Traditional and behavioral approach, Speech sound disorders therapy approaches: Minimal pair approach, Childhood apraxia therapy approaches, Evaluation and preparation of a therapy plan, Evaluation and preparation of a therapy plan.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines and associates speech sound disorders.
Demonstrates and analyzes the Speech Outcomes with phonetic transcription.
Plans the clinical evaluation process in Speech Sound Disorders.
Explains the therapy approaches applied in speech sound disorders.
Organizes the characteristics, evaluation and therapy process of childhood apraxia.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading literature, individual research	Speech Sound Disorders: Terminology and Classification	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading literature, individual research	Classification of Pronunciation Errors and Phonological Processes	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading literature, individual research	Phonetic Transcription of Speech Outcomes	Lecture, discussion,Case study
4	Reading literature, individual research	Evaluation of Speech Sound Disorders	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading literature, individual research	Evaluation of Speech Sound Disorders	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading literature, individual research	Phonological Awareness	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading literature, individual research	Childhood Apraxia	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading literature, individual research	Evaluation in Childhood Apraxia	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading literature, individual research	Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Sound Disorders	Lecture, discussion ,Case study
11	Reading literature, individual research	Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Sound Disorders	Lecture, discussion,Case study
12	Reading literature, individual research	Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Sound Disorders	Lecture, discussion,Case study
13	Reading literature, individual research	Therapy Approaches in Childhood Apraxia	Lecture, discussion,Case study
14	Reading literature, individual research	Therapy Approaches in Childhood Apraxia	Lecture, discussion,Case study
15	Reading literature, individual research	student presentations	Report Preparation/Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bowen, C., Children’s Speech Sound Disorders, Second edition, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , UK, (2015).
Williams, A. L., McLeod, S., McCauley, R. J. Fey, M. E., Intervention For Speech Sound Disorders in Children. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes, (2010).

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.						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.					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.					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.				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.		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.			2

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	1	1	1
Laboratory	2	2	4
Reading	1	1	1
Assignment (Homework)	3	3	9
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	2	1	2
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	26	0	76