SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ELT5887	Seminar	Spring	0	0	0	10

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Prerequisites:	ELT5888-1 - Thesis
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Graduate Seminar course is a systematic study that prepares students for their thesis writing. To help students conduct a thesis study, the course involves augmenting critical thinking, researching, and academic writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Critique research articles on current topics
2. Formulate a specific research topic and research questions
3. Conduct literature review relevant to a research topic they have selected
4. Collaborate with faculty to develop applicable research methodology for data collection and analyses
5. Write a research proposal outlining key elements of the proposed project and present it orally in seminar

Course Content

The seminar course introduces students with various current research ideas widening their perspectives and awareness of topics of interests through invited speakers and their presentations. The course orients students to conduct literature review on a pre-determined subject, to help them gain competence in synthesizing the literature, collect data, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the seminar course	Syllabus
2)	Academic study aim, academic writing, and plagiarism	Reading articles
3)	Identifying a research problem and writing research questions	Reading related book chapters and articles
4)	Literature review	Reading articles
5)	Data collection methods: Quantitative	Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
6)	Data collection methods: Qualitative	Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
7)	Data analysis	Reading articles
8)	Discussion based on the findings	Reading articles
9)	Discussion and conclusion
10)	Feedback on projects
11)	Feedback on projects
12)	Project presentations
13)	Project presentations
14)	Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The instructor may assign readings, handouts, web-based activities throughout the semester.
References:	American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th edition). Washington, DC: Author. (or other appropriate style manual)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 50
Project	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	10	14	140
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Project	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	5	19	95
Total Workload			246

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.