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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT319

NEUROGENIC COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT319
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describes the assessment and clinical decision-making process in neurogenic acquired language disorders.
  2. Describes the assessment methods and tools used in neurogenic acquired language disorders and selects the appropriate assessment tool.
  3. In aphasia, evaluates the comprehension and production characteristics of language.
  4. Administers Turkish aphasia assessment tests, scores them, and interprets the results.
  5. Describes therapeutic approaches used in aphasia and other neurogenic acquired language disorders and selects the appropriate therapeutic approach for each case.
  6. Plans the appropriate therapy program in line with the evaluation results and determined therapy goals.
  7. Prepares therapy tasks, stimuli, and materials appropriate to the chosen therapy approach and goals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable students to learn fundamental assessment and intervention methods for neurogenic language and cognitive disorders. Within this scope, the course aims for students to assess impairments in language comprehension and production associated with aphasia, recognize the clinical and linguistic characteristics of aphasia types, and acquire the knowledge and skills regarding appropriate therapy methods for the identified impairments. Additionally, the course covers assessment and intervention approaches for neurogenic language and cognitive disorders other than aphasia, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), right hemisphere damage, and dementia.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Language and cognitive-communication characteristics in right-hemisphere brain damage
2nd Week Language and cognitive-communication characteristics in traumatic brain injury
3rd Week Language and communication disorders in neurodegenerative diseases
4th Week Aphasia and stroke: Key characteristics of language disorders
5th Week Assessment and decision-making process, assessment tools, and types of tests
6th Week Assessment objectives; assessment of language content, form, and use
7th Week Assessment of the production of language content, form, and use
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Use, scoring, and interpretation of Turkish aphasia language assessment tests
10th Week Interpretation of assessment results and clinical decision-making: Case studies
11th Week Therapy approaches for neurogenic communication disorders ? I
12th Week Therapy approaches for acquired neurogenic language disorders ? II
13th Week Setting therapy goals and planning the therapy program: Case studies
14th Week General Review
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingLanguage Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Roberta Chapey, 2008
Brookshire, R.H (2007) Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders.
Chapey, R. (2008) Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders.
Manasco, M. H. (2016). Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders. 2nd Edition Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
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 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
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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