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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT101

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

Course Code
DKT101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Expresses the duties and responsibilities of the SLP.
  2. Makes a written explanation about the legal obligations of SLP.
  3. Explains ethical principles in SLP.
  4. Chronologically models the development of SLP.
  5. Presents the duties and responsibilities in multidisciplinary team with examples.
  6. Presents the duties and responsibilities of professionals in working areas.
  7. Presents basic information about communicative and swallowing processes.
  8. Explains the theoretical knowledge about communicative and swallowing processes in writing.
  9. Presents intervention principles regarding communication and swallowing processes, supported by written evidence.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge about speech and language therapy (SLT) at a basic level. Definitions, contents and disorders of communication, language, speech, voice and swallowing skills are discussed at the theoretical level. It provides basic information about the responsibilities of the speech and language therapist, interventions and working subjects.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Professional Overview ? History ? Roles
3rd Week Combating Addiction ? Multidisciplinary Approach in SLP I
4th Week Multidisciplinary Approach in SLP II
5th Week Linguistic Disciplines I
6th Week Linguistic Disciplines II
7th Week Midterm Examination
8th Week Accent
9th Week Communication, Language, and Speech Disorders
10th Week Voice, Resonance, and Swallowing Disorders
11th Week Assessment I
12th Week Assessment II
13th Week Intervention I
14th Week Intervention II
15th Week Final Examination
Recommended or Required ReadingKaynaklar Ferrand, C.T. (2007). Speech science : an integrated approach to theory and clinical practice. Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
Paul, R. (2014). Introduction to clinical methods in communication disorders. Brookes Publishing.
1. Cummings L. Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy. In: Speech and Language Therapy: A Primer. Cambridge University Press; 2018:1-33.
Topbaş, S.?S. (2005). Dil ve kavram gelişimi. Kök Yayıncılık. ISBN?978?9754992786.
Kulkarni, P. D. (2022). Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy. Society Publishing.
Topbaş, S. S., & Yavaş, M. S. (2010). Communication disorders in Turkish. Multilingual Matters.
Yükseköğretim Kurulu. (2018). Dil ve Konuşma Terapisi lisans programı çekirdek eğitim programı (ÇEP). Yükseköğretim Kurulu Başkanlığı.
Cummings, L. (2018). Speech and language therapy: A primer. Edinburgh University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
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
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 6 90
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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