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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT202

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS ASSESSMENT

Course Code
DKT202
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. List the development of cognitive skills in adulthood and later periods.
  2. Explains the neurological changes observed due to aging.
  3. Explains cognitive and neurogenic evaluations by comparing them in items.
  4. Group the etiology and symptoms of language-communication disorders.
  5. Classifies language-communication disorders according to their content.
  6. Compare the contents of formal and informal assessment tools used in language-communication disorders according to their similarities and differences.
  7. Reports important information for the differential diagnosis of language-communication disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to inform students about the definition, aetiology, symptoms and evaluations of language-cognition disorders at the theoretical level. It aims to examine language-cognition disorders in developmental processes and neurogenic basis in detail and to teach assessment tools and principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Skills in adulthood and elderly age
2nd Week Language and the brain - overview
3rd Week Language-communication disorders
4th Week Pathologies of language-communication disorders
5th Week Characteristics of language-communication disorders
6th Week Language-communication n disorders and team approach
7th Week Monitoring in language-communication disorders
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Neuroimaging in language-communication disorders
10th Week Behavioural assessment in language-communication n disorders
11th Week Other assessments in language-communication disorders
12th Week Behavioural ınterventions in language-communication on disorders
13th Week Other ınterventions in language-communication disorders
14th Week General review
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingHallowell, B. (2017). Aphasia and other acquired neurogenic language disorders. USA: Plural Publishing
Duffy, J. R. (2015). Motor Speech Disorders; Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management. (Fouth Ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 1 12
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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