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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
01920107 Language and Speech Development 2025 Spring 2 2+0+0 6 6
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Ön koşul bulunmamaktadır.
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Serpil DEMİR
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Serpil DEMİR B-132 [email protected] 7317 Monday
09:00-12:00
Course Content
Communication, linguistics, language and language types, components of language, language theories, language acquisition, language proficiency, relationship between language and brain, relationship between mind and language development, language development in the 0-6 age period, characteristics of the Turkish language, language-society relationship, speech definition, components of speech, the importance of speech in human life, anatomy and physiology of speech, respiration, development of speech, production and acquisition of vowel and consonant sounds in Turkish-speaking children and mistakes made (acoustic phonetics of Turkish, vowel and consonant sounds, their classification and phonation), phonological processes seen in Turkish-speaking children aged 3-9.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the basic features of speech and language skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Has the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. 3
P2 Has the knowledge to comparatively evaluate and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information he has gained regarding audiology. 5
P4 Takes responsibility by using the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. Has the ability to carry out independent work individually and in groups. 4
P5 Internalizes and generalizes the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of audiology and demonstrates what he has learned. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. P.1.1 1,5
O2 Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. P.1.2 1,5
O3 Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. P.1.3 1,5
O4 Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. P.4.1 1,5
O5 Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. P.4.2 1,5
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Language and Speech Development
2 Fundamental Concepts in Human Communication
3 Components of Language
4 The Relationship Between Grammatical Dimensions and Communication
5 Language Development and Theoretical Approaches
6 Language Development and Theoretical Approaches
7 The Relationship Between Language and Brain
8 Midterm
9 Language Development in Infants and Toddlers
10 Language Development in Preschool Children
11 Language Development in Preschool and Elementary School Years
12 Language Development in Children with Linguistic Differences
13 Supporting Language Development in Children with Communication Disorders
14 Language Assessment: Observation, Screening, Diagnosis, and Documentation
15 Language Assessment: Observation, Screening, Diagnosis, and Documentation
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources 1. Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids(Kindle Edition). Thieme Publisher.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. ""Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development."" American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1997–2014. Web. 28 May 2014.
2. Taylor, B., Mueller,H. G. (2011). Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids.
Fatma ÖZTÜRK DAĞABAKAN, Davut DAĞABAKAN (2007) LANGUAGE AND THEORIES OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN. National Education Issue 174 Spring/2007, pp. 155-161.
3. Carmen,R. E. (2009). The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge to Healing.
Language acquisition. By: Waliaula, Anne Jebet, PhD, Salem Press Encyclopedia, September, 2013.
5. Hall, J. W. III. (2014). Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson.
Turan, F. İletişim, Dil ve Konuşma Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklar. Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar (Ed. Nilgün Metin). 2012. Maya Akademi Yayınevi. S. 143-184.
5. Hall, J. W. III. (2014). Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson.
Turan, F. İletişim, Dil ve Konuşma Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklar. Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar (Ed. Nilgün Metin). 2012. Maya Akademi Yayınevi. S. 143-184.
Turan, F. Communication, Language and Speech Disorders in Children. Children with Special Needs (Ed. Nilgün Metin). 2012. Maya Akademi Publishing House. Pp. 143-184.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation 1 15 (%)
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Midterms 1 35 (%)
Final Exam 1 50 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 16 2 32
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 10 6 60
Midterms 1 30 30
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 1 8 8
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 50 50
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 180
Total Work Load / 30 6
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P4
O1 Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. 3 -
O2 Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. 3 -
O3 Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. 3 -
O4 Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. - 4
O5 Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. - 4