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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT203

CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES AND ASSESSMENT

Course Code
DKT203
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Lists the terms related to the anatomy and physiology of the head and face.
  2. List the embryological stages of head and face anomaly.
  3. Explains the basic features of head and facial anomalies frequently encountered in clinical practice in tables.
  4. Explains the risk factors of head and facial anomalies.
  5. Explains the responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team in head and facial anomalies in writing.
  6. Explains his/her responsibilities in writing about the evaluation of communication processes in head and facial anomalies.
  7. Explain the similarities and differences of head and facial anomalies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to explain the communicative difficulties experienced due to malformations of the organs used in speech and pathologies that may occur in the theoretical framework. In this context, it deals with embryological development, risk factors, malformations and client approach at the basic level for the head and face region and addresses the issues to be considered in the evaluations and the responsibilities within the multidisciplinary team.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of head and facial anomalies - Terms
2nd Week Embryological development of the head and face
3rd Week Anatomy of the head and face
4th Week Anatomy of the head and face
5th Week Physiology of the head and face
6th Week Physiology of the head and face
7th Week Head and facial anomalies
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Etiologies of head and facial anomalies
10th Week Teamwork in head and facial anomalies
11th Week Evaluation of head and facial anomalies I
12th Week Evaluation of head and facial anomalies II
13th Week Comparisons for differential diagnosis
14th Week General review
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingBernthal, J.E. (2017). Articulation and phonologic disorders speech sound disorders in children. (8. Baskı). USA: Pearson.
Paul, R. (2014). Introduction to clinical methods in communication disorders. Brookes Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 2 24
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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