READING AND WRITING DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT410	READING AND WRITING DISORDERS	8	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 :	Elective
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:	To provide students with the skills to recognize, evaluate and intervene in reading and writing disorders. To provide information about the causes, symptoms and classification of reading and writing disorders. To teach students intervention strategies for reading and writing disorders in the field of language and speech therapy..
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in understanding, evaluating, intervening and treating reading and writing disorders, and aims to provide them with the skills that speech and language therapists will need.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interprets the basic knowledge of language and speech science in accordance with general medical knowledge.
Explains the basic facts, principles, processes and application methods of the sub-fields of language and speech science.
Plans the speech and language therapy program with the theoretical and practical knowledge learned.
Performs and interprets the necessary speech and language evaluations for patients with hearing and/or vestibular complaints referred by the relevant specialist.
In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of services related to speech and language therapy, it plans education and practice studies related to speech and language science.
Knows the duties of the person who knows about the field before judicial authorities and private and state institutions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research, Web-based research	Literacy and Literacy Terminology	Lecture, discussion, Case study
2	Individual research, Web-based research	Development of literacy skills	Lecture, discussion, Case study
3	Individual research, Web-based research	Development of literacy skills	Lecture, discussion, Case study
4	Individual research, Web-based research	Early literacy skills	Lecture, discussion, Case study
5	Individual research, Web-based research	Language development process and the relationship between reading and writing skills and language development	Lecture, discussion, Case study
6	Individual research, Web-based research	Language development process and the relationship between reading and writing skills and language development	Lecture, discussion, Case study
7	Individual research, Web-based research	The role of speech and language therapists in the prevention and treatment of reading and writing disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research, Web-based research	General definition and classification of reading and writing disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
10	Individual research, Web-based research	Basic information about dyslexia, dysgraphia and other reading and writing disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
11	Individual research, Web-based research	General description of neurogenic reading and writing disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
12	Individual research, Web-based research	The Role of the Speech and Language Therapist in the Diagnosis of Dyslexia	Lecture, discussion, Case study
13	Individual research, Web-based research	Classification of neurogenic reading and writing disorders	Lecture, discussion, Case study
14	Individual research, Web-based research	Assessment of reading and writing skills	Lecture, discussion, Case study
15	Individual research, Web-based research	Studies and research of language and speech therapists on improving reading and writing skills	Lecture, discussion, Case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Babür, N. (2018). Özgül okuma bozukluğu: tanımı, belirtiler ve eğitsel öneriler. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi, 35(2), 67-83.

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.				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.				3

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

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	10	2	20
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	1	6
Assignment (Homework)	6	6	36
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	3	1	3
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	76	0	158