EVALUATION AND THERAPY IN CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT305	EVALUATION AND THERAPY IN CHILDHOOD 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 HAVA ÇETİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this lesson; It is aimed for students to have information about language disorders seen in the early language acquisition period.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, students are introduced to models and definitions of Language Impairment and typical stages of language development and early intervention. Basic principles; Assessment in language disorders: Evaluation tools and methods, Intervention in language disorders: Creating an Intervention Plan.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes language disorders and their characteristics seen in childhood.
Explains the purposes and procedures of evaluation in language disorders.
Tells the basic approaches applied in language disorders.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading literature, individual research	Overview of Childhood Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading literature, individual research	Overview of Childhood Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading literature, individual research	Assessment of Language Disorders: Basic Principles	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading literature, individual research	Turkish Language Assessment Tools	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading literature, individual research	Basic Approaches to Intervention for Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading literature, individual research	Basic Approaches to Intervention for Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading literature, individual research	Basic Approaches to Intervention for Language Disorders	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading literature, individual research	Evaluation of Intervention Results	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading literature, individual research	Intervention Procedures in the Preschool Period (3-6)	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading literature, individual research	Intervention Procedures in the Preschool Period (3-6)	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading literature, individual research	Intervention Procedures During the School Period (6-12)	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading literature, individual research	Intervention Procedures During the School Period (6-12)	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading literature, individual research	Assessment of Language in Autism Spectrum Disorder	Lecture, discussion, case study
15	Reading literature, individual research	Language Intervention Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder	Lecture, discussion, case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wang, H. and Doering, L. (Ed). (2015). Neural and Synaptic Defects in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frontiers Media SA
Berthier, M., Ralph, M. (Ed). (2014). Dissecting the Function of Networks Underpinning Language Repetition: Frontiers Media SA
Spinelli, D., Zoccolotti, P. and Jong, P. (2016). Understanding Developmental Dyslexia: Linking Perceptual and Cognitive Deficits to Reading Processes: Frontiers Media SA

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.					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.						5

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	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	6	4	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	130