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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT205

PREVENTIVE APPROACHES IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT205
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Presents the importance of communicative processes to the general public in order to raise awareness.
  2. Classifies screening programmes used in communicative processes.
  3. Compare the characteristics of screening programmes used in communicative processes.
  4. To create awareness about the early intervention of communicative processes.
  5. Explains the contents of early intervention programmes comparatively.
  6. Interprets the information in accordance with the given simulation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to convey the importance of benefiting from the positive contributions of early intervention in communicative processes and the contents of screening, evaluation and early intervention programmes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week A Developmental Perspective on Communicative Processes
2nd Week The Importance of Early Intervention
3rd Week The Importance of Hearing and Informal Assessments Based on Developmental Milestones
4th Week The Importance of Communication and Informal Assessments Based on Developmental Milestones
5th Week The Importance of Language and Informal Assessments Based on Developmental Milestones
6th Week The Importance of Speech and Informal Assessments Based on Developmental Milestones
7th Week The Importance of Voice and Informal Assessments Based on Developmental Milestones
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Hearing Screening Program
10th Week Screening of Communication Skills and Possible Interventions
11th Week Screening of Language Skills and Possible Interventions
12th Week Screening of Speech and Voice Skills and Possible Interventions
13th Week Early Interventions
14th Week Overview
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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