Audiology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
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 |
