Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT420

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IN ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT420
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
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. Selects and administers appropriate assessment methods for cases with acquired language disorders and analyzes the assessment results.
  2. Identifies and reports the patient's problems in terms of disorder, activity, and participation levels based on data obtained from assessment approaches specific to neurogenic speech and language disorders.
  3. Determines short-term and long-term therapy goals based on the patient's characteristics and assessment results.
  4. Plans, develops, and implements a therapy program appropriate to the determined goals and the patient's needs.
  5. Evaluates the therapy process and results, makes clinical decisions based on the findings, and reports the results.
  6. Applies group work and interdisciplinary working principles in the assessment and therapy processes of neurogenic speech and language disorders; collaborates with experts from different disciplines.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable students to transfer their prior theoretical knowledge and skills regarding acquired language disorders to clinical practice, to develop case-specific clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills, and to foster an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation in this field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Implementation of the assessment plan tailored to the case
2nd Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
3rd Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
4th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
5th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
6th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
7th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
8th Week Interim Report Presentation
9th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
10th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
11th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
12th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
13th Week Implementation of the assessment and therapy plan tailored to the case
14th Week End of term evaluation
15th Week End-of-term report presentation
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
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Practice
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 45 90
Report writing 2 20 40
Performance Practice 15 20 300
Total Work Load480
Total Work Load / 30 (h)16
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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