DKT639 - ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN SPEECH SOUND DIS.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN SPEECH SOUND DIS. DKT639 1st Semester 2 4 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: Practical applications  
Instructor (s)Assis. Prof. Ayşın Noyan ErbaÅŸ 
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to gain information regarding to prevent, evaluate and treat of speech sound disorders; in addition integrating the information on speech sound disorders with the research methods; develops research projects about speech sound disorders 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Identify basic principles of human speech development 2. Describe basic principles of evaluating and assessing individuals with articulation and phonological disorders, claasification, terminology 3. Describe processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice about articulation and phonological disorders 4. Discuss contemporary professional issues
Course ContentLearn and design the researches regarding to the speech sound disorders 
References1. Bowen C. Children?s Speech Sound Disorders.Wiley-Blackwell, (2015)
2. McLeod S.Speech Sounds: a pictorial guide to typical and atypical speech.Plural Pub. (2009) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Phonation development and physiology
Week 2Current concepts about speech sound disorders
Week 3Speech sound disorders? etiology and classification
Week 4Articulation and phonological disorders? differences
Week 5Developmental and nondevelopmental phonological process
Week 6International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Week 7Data collection: Tests
Week 8Midterm exam
Week 9Speech sound disorders? therapies differences
Week 10Article presentation
Week 11Literature research
Week 12Literature research
Week 13Additional problems about Speech sound disorders
Week 14Current research approach about Speech sound disorders
Week 15Exam Preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments310
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21020
Project000
Homework assignment32060
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload4960240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Analyzes and uses the knowledge reached in the field of Speech and Language Therapy for differential diagnosis, intervention and planning therapy programs.     X
2. Follows theoretical and clinical developments of evaluation and rehabilitation techniques which are spesific in Speech and Language Therapy field. Uses the deep, systematic knowledge and technological equipment specific to the field in different areas of professional and academic work.     X
3. Uses theoritical and practical concepts in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the knowledge from different disciplines in problem solving, clinical decision making, planning and execution of researches.     X
4. Makes a research design, takes part in projects, interprets the results of the research by using appropriate statistical methods, writes the report and present it in scientific meetings or publishes the report.   X  
5. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values within the team for the researches related to the field.  X   
6. Plans national and international researches using at least one foreign language.   X 
7. Defines learning needs and goals independently, has life long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.   X 
8. Produces project to designate public health and health policies, makes researches and raise public awareness about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
9. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy science.     X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest