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
DKT1003	Linguistic Aspects of Communication	Spring	2	0	2	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. İBRAHİM CAN YAŞA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	The optional program components for the course on Linguistic Foundations of Interpersonal Communication provide additional activities and materials to help students better understand communication processes from a linguistic perspective. These components may include case studies, group discussions, projects analyzing the impact of language use in interpersonal communication, and simulations. Additionally, the program may feature the review of current research articles on interpersonal communication and practical workshop activities.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge about the fundamental concepts of linguistics, to highlight the role of linguistics in interpersonal communication, and to establish a foundational understanding of all components of language.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learns basic-level information about linguistics.
2. Describes the components of language and the features of language form, content, and use.
3. Gains knowledge about phonetics and phonology.
4. Can discuss basic morphological features.
5. Describes basic syntactic features.
6. Explains fundamental semantic properties.
7. Defines basic pragmatic features.
8. Explains language acquisition theories and their reflections in intervention programs.
9. Analyzes the language outputs of typical and atypical individuals.

Course Content

Definition of interpersonal communication, identification of concepts related to the process of interpersonal communication, and the role of language use in the process of interpersonal communication.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, presentation of the course syllabus	course slides
2)	Basic concepts of linguistics	course slides
3)	Phonology	course slides
4)	The Connection Between Articulation and Phonetics	course slides
5)	Morphology	course slides
6)	Morphology	course slides
7)	Syntax	course slides
8)
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Syntax	course slides
10)	Semantics	course slides
11)	Pragmatics and Semantics	course slides
12)	Language acquisition theories	course slides
13)	Language structure in normal language development	course slides
14)	Language structure in developmental language disorders	course slides

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Topbaş, S.; Yavaş, M. (ed) Communication Disorders in Turkish, Multilingual Matters (2010) • Topbaş, S. Dil ve Kavram Gelişimi, Kök Yayıncılık (2005) • Topbas, S. Sesletim ve Sesbilgisi Testi Manueli, Kök Yayıncılık (2005) • Toklu, O. Dilbilime Giriş, Akçağ yayıncılık (2018) • Kıran, Z. & Eziler Kıran, A. Dilbilime Giriş. Seçkin Yayınevi (2013)
References:	• Topbaş, S.; Yavaş, M. (ed) Communication Disorders in Turkish, Multilingual Matters (2010) • Topbaş, S. Dil ve Kavram Gelişimi, Kök Yayıncılık (2005) • Topbas, S. Sesletim ve Sesbilgisi Testi Manueli, Kök Yayıncılık (2005) • Toklu, O. Dilbilime Giriş, Akçağ yayıncılık (2018) • Kıran, Z. & Eziler Kıran, A. Dilbilime Giriş. Seçkin Yayınevi (2013)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	6	78
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			108

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