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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT304

FLUENCY DISORDERS PLANNING AND INTERVENTION

Course Code
DKT304
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Interprets comprehensive evaluation results in speech fluency disorders.
  2. Prepares a speech-language therapy program for speech fluency disorders.
  3. Lists the points to be considered in planning for fluency disorders.
  4. Comparatively classifies evidence-based methods used in speech fluency disorders.
  5. Designs evidence-based intervention methods for planning fluency disorders.
  6. Applies evidence-based interventions for speech fluency disorders by customizing them to the client.
  7. Monitors and reports the results of evidence-based interventions for speech fluency disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide theoretical information and practice on interventions based on differential diagnosis for fluency disorders, preparing individualized programs according to the results of the evaluation, and evidence-based interventions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Speech fluency Disorders-overview
2nd Week Evaluation in speech fluency disorders
3rd Week Differential diagnosis and report interpretation
4th Week Planning in fluency disorders I
5th Week Planning in fluency disorders II
6th Week Practice
7th Week Practice
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Evidence-based interventions in speech fluency disorders I
10th Week Evidence-based interventions in speech fluency disorders II
11th Week Evidence-based interventions in speech fluency disorders III
12th Week Practice
13th Week Practice
14th Week Practice
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingGuitar, B. (2014) Stuttering.(Fourth Edition).Lippincott Williams &Wilkins
Ward, D. (2006). Stuttering and cluttering. Psychology Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
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

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
K1 X X X X X X X
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9 X X X X X X X
K10 X X X X X X X
K11 X X X X X X X
K12