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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT303

MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS AND ASSESSMENT

Course Code
DKT303
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the speech centers of the brain through the model.
  2. List the causes and symptoms of motor speech disorders.
  3. Makes comparisons between types of motor speech disorders.
  4. Explains the points to be taken into consideration in the evaluation of motor speech disorders.
  5. Explains the features of the evaluation in motor speech disorders in tables.
  6. Emphasizes the points for differential diagnosis in motor speech disorders.
  7. Practices the assessment of motor speech disorders on simulation.
  8. Reports the results of the practice on the evaluation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to explain motor speech disorders, their types, characteristics, pathologies, evaluation principles, and points to be considered for differential diagnosis in detail with examples.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Language and brain- Motor speech units
2nd Week Motor neurons
3rd Week Overview of motor speech disorders
4th Week Dysarthrias I
5th Week Dysarthrias II
6th Week Apraxia
7th Week Approach to differential diagnosis and examples
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Evaluation principles
10th Week Practice
11th Week Practice
12th Week Reporting
13th Week Reporting practice
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingYorkston, K. M., Beukelman, D. R., Strand, E. A., & Hakel, M. (2010). Management of motor speech disorders in children and adults. USA: Pro-ed.
Duffy, J. R. (2015). Motor Speech Disorders; Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management. (Fouth Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 5 5
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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