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Program of Audiology

ODYO212

SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS AND ASSESSMENT

Course Code
ODYO212
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines communication, language, and speech skills verbally, comparing the differences.
  2. Classifies communication, language, and speech disorders.
  3. Defines language disorders and expresses their causes and symptoms verbally and in writing.
  4. Defines speech disorders and expresses their causes and symptoms verbally and in writing.
  5. Defines voice disorders and expresses their causes and symptoms verbally and in writing.
  6. Verbal and written explanations of the role of audiologists in the screening and assessment of communication disorders.
  7. Explains the similarities and differences between formal and informal assessment tools.verbally and in writing.
  8. Summarises the functions of the assessment tools used in communication disorders according to their use.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge about communication disorders, focusing on the development and disorders of communication, language, and speech skills that they will frequently encounter in their professional lives.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course: Overview of Concepts
2nd Week Overview of Language Development and Language Disorders
3rd Week Developmental Language Disorder
4th Week X-Linked Language Disorders
5th Week Acquired Language Disorders
6th Week Overview of Speech Development and Speech Disorders
7th Week Functional Speech Sound Disorders
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Motor Speech Disorders: Dysarthria
10th Week Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia of Speech
11th Week Childhood Apraxia of Speech
12th Week Speech Disorders due to Organic and Sensory Causes
13th Week Fluency Disorders
14th Week Voice Disorders
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingBernthal, J.E., Bankson, N.W., Flipsen, P. (2017). Articulation and phonologic disorders. Speech sound disorders in children. (Eighth Edition). USA: Pearson.
Duffy, J. R. (2013). Motor Speech Disorders E-Book: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management (s. 191-564). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Guitar, B. (2014). Stuttering: An ıntegrated approach to ıts nature and treatment. (4. Edition). Burlington, Vermont.
Hallowell, B. (2017). Best practices in assessment. aphasia and other acquired neurogenic language disorders: A guide for clinical excellence (1. Edition pp: 259-261).. Plural Publishing.
Paul, R., Norbury, C.F. (2012). Language disorders. From infancy through adolescence. (Fourth Edition). USA: Elsevier Mosby.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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