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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT305

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS PLANNING AND INTERVENTION

Course Code
DKT305
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. Interprets comprehensive evaluation results in communication and language disorders.
  2. Prepares a speech-language therapy program for communication and language disorders.
  3. Lists the issues to be considered in planning for communication and language disorders.
  4. Comparatively classifies evidence-based methods used in communication and language disorders.
  5. Designs evidence-based intervention methods for communication and language disorders in planning.
  6. Applies evidence-based interventions for communication and language disorders by customizing them to the client.
  7. Monitors and reports the results of evidence-based interventions for communication and language 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 communication and language disorders, preparing individualized programs according to the results of the evaluation, and evidence-based intervention.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview
2nd Week Evaluation in communication and language disorders
3rd Week Differential diagnosis and report interpretation
4th Week Planning in communication and language disorders I
5th Week Planning in communication and language disorders II
6th Week Practice
7th Week Practice
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Evidence-based interventions in communication and language disorders I
10th Week Evidence-based interventions in communication and language disorders II
11th Week Evidence-based interventions in communication and language disorders III
12th Week Practice
13th Week Practice
14th Week Practice
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
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • 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 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
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

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K2 X
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