ODP652 - MUSIC PROGRAMS IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MUSIC PROGRAMS IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ODP652 1st Semester 2 2 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Esra Yücel 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to analyze and learn importance and features of music therapy programs in communication disorders, and application examples in detailed. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Know causes and properties of communication disorders.
  2. Learn basic education approaches in communication disorders.
  3. Know importance and characteristics of music therapy.
  4. Recognize methods and instruments in music therapy
  5. Learn preperation and application music therapy program in communication disorders.
Course Content Classification, characteristics and evaluation of communication disorders, basic education approaches to communication disorders,Instruments and methods in music therapy, music therapy programs in different age groups  
References1. Music in Special Education, Second Edition, Mary S. Adamek and Alice-Ann Darrow ( 2010)
2. Music for Special Kids: Musical Activities, Songs, Instruments and Resources, Pamela Ott ( 2011)
3. A Comprehensive Guide to Music Therapy: Theory, Clinical Practice, Research and Training,Tony Wigram, Inge Nygaard Pedersen and Lars Ole Bonde (2002)
4. Receptive Methods in Music Therapy: Techniques and Clinical Applications for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators and Students, Denise Grocke, Tony Wigram and Cheryl DiLeo ( 2007)
5. Music, Therapy, and Early Childhood, Elizabeth Schwartz (2008)
6. Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs: A Label-Free Approach,Alice Hammel and Ryan Hourigan ( 2011)
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Music, language and the brain
Week 2The effect of music in communication disorders
Week 3characteristics of the instruments in music therapy
Week 4Music therapy methods
Week 5Midterm exam
Week 6Music therapy programs for infants and young children
Week 7Music therapy programs in the preschool term
Week 8Music therapy programs in school-term
Week 9Individual and group music therapy
Week 10Midterm Exam
Week 11Music therapy activities in the education and home environment
Week 12Importance of family at music therapy programs
Week 13Examples of scientific study related to communication disorders and of music therapy
Week 14
Week 15General disscussion
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms114
Final exam150
Total84
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
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project2714
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload4686210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. They could follow theoretical and clinical scientific developments in basic diagnostic, evaluation and rehabilitation techniques specific to the field of audiology. They also could use systematic information specific to different areas of audiology in the field of vocational and academic work.    X 
2. They could use theoretical and applied concepts and principles in the field of audiology in clinical problem solving and decision making.X    
3. They could plans and conduct scientific research independently and / or as teamwork on issues related to the field of audiology, and uses the necessary software and equipment correctlyX    
4. They follow the ethical rules for audiology related research and applicationsX    
5. As a team member, they could work as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary with practitioners, caregivers and other stakeholders. They gin the individual skills and responsibilities for student supervision and supervision in the field and clinic. As an Audiologist, they understand, recognize and carry out his professional role and responsibilities.  X  
6. They develop behaviours in accordance with lifelong learning principles in the development of the professional services of audiology to meet social expectations and needs. It contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and promotion programsX    
7. They contribute to community health and health policies within the framework of national values and country facts; and they raise awareness about individual, family and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
8. They have embraced personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; plays an active role in the development of educational and promotion programs related to the field, and also exhibits its professional behaviour at international level.X    
9. They could write report on researches and studies he / she has done in the field of audiology; publish their work in nationally and / or internationally recognized journals; communicate verbally with national and international scientists, and present their work at scientific meetings.   X 
10. They take an active role in the development, progress and introduction of the science of audiology.X    

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