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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT106

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT106
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the differences between the defining communication, language and speech skills.
  2. Categorises communication and language disorders.
  3. Explains the effect of hearing loss on communication disorders orally and in writing.
  4. Defines language disorders, expresses the causes and symptoms orally and in writing.
  5. Defines speech disorders, expresses the causes and symptoms orally and in writing.
  6. Defines voice disorders, expresses the causes and symptoms orally and in writing.
  7. Performs the definition of his/her duty as a SLP in screening and screening of communication disorders orally and in writing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide the students with the theoretical knowledge about the communication disorders that students will frequently encounter in their professional careers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction - 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 with Organic and Emotional Causes
13th Week Fluent Speech Disorders
14th Week Voice Disorders
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingDuffy, 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.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 3 45
Preparation for Final exam 1 22 22
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X
K4
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K7
K8 X X X X X X X
K9
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K11 X X X X X X X
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