DKT640 - ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS and INTERVENTION IN APHASIA TH.
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS and INTERVENTION IN APHASIA TH. | DKT640 | 2nd Semester | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Case Study | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşen Köse, PhD | |||||
| Course objective | The purpose of the course is to study of the neurologic basis for speech and language behavior, etiology, symptomology, assessments, and management of aphasia. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | 1. Name the structures and processes of the central nervous system involved in normal and impaired adult language. Be able to categorize the symptoms of impairments. 2. Define, describe, and classify adult receptive and expressive language impairments and related disturbances associated with cerebral insult. 3. Describe appropriate assessment principles and methods for different types of aphasia and select proper tests for evaluation and differential diagnosis. Be able to interpret the data ,make appropriate referrals to other disciplines. 4. Discuss varied therapeutic principles and approaches, the efficacy of treatment, and related ethical issues. 5. Develop treatment goals and select/design appropriate intervention tasks for specific types of aphasia. 6. Describe social and psychological aspects of communication in adult aphasia and identify related methods of assessment and intervention, with reference to the cultural and linguistic background of the patient. 7. Counseling for patients, family, and other professionals. | |||||
| References | 1. Language Intervention in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders Ed.: Roberta Chapey, LWW, 5. edition (Nisan 9, 2008) 2. Related articles and researches | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Neuroanatomical correlates of the aphasia. |
| Week 2 | Etiology and symptomatology in aphasia, classification of aphasia. |
| Week 3 | Assesment of functional language, communication, cognitive functions and quality of life |
| Week 4 | Reporting assesment data. |
| Week 5 | Midterm exam |
| Week 6 | Basic principles in aphasia intervention. |
| Week 7 | Psychosocial and functional approaches in intervention. |
| Week 8 | Stimulation approaches |
| Week 9 | Cognitive neuropsychological approaches |
| Week 10 | Cognitive neurolinguistic approaches |
| Week 11 | Specialized intervention methods for aphasia patients |
| Week 12 | Specialized intervention methods for aphasia patients |
| Week 13 | Patient and family education, counselling, ethical principles in aphasia rehabilitation. |
| Week 14 | Patient and family education, counselling, ethical principles in aphasia rehabilitation. |
| Week 15 | General exam preparation |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 10 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | 3 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 3 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 3 | 20 | 60 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 49 | 60 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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