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
DKT2001	Language Acquisition and Language Acquisition Theories	Spring	2	0	2	4

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

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 language acquisition and language acquisition theories provide additional learning materials and activities to help students gain a deeper understanding of the subject. These components may include case studies, reviews of scientific articles, simulations, and group discussions. Additionally, projects and experimental studies that allow students to apply theories in practice can also be part of the program.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this topic is to address language acquisition, which forms the basis of developments in the field of speech and language therapy, in all its details within theoretical and practical frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Defines the stages of acquiring language skills, one of the fundamental topics in the field of speech and language therapy.
2. Understands the critical developmental milestones in language acquisition.
3. Explains acquisition theories and evaluates language development from the perspective of these theories.

Course Content

The course on language acquisition and language acquisition theories aims to examine how individuals learn language and the theoretical foundations behind this process. It covers the stages of language development, the influence of environmental and biological factors, learning processes, and various language acquisition theories. Additionally, the course discusses the impact of these theories on speech and language therapy practices.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, presentation of the course syllabus	course slides
2)	Language acquisition, Psychosocial aspects of language acquisition	Course slides
3)	Language acquisition and cognition	Course slides
4)	Language acquisition and language theories	Course slides
5)	Development of linguistic systems: phonological development	Course slides
6)	Speech perception Perception and production of words	Course slides
7)	The acquisition process of first words	Course slides
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Early syntactic structures	course slides
10)	Early morphological structures	course slides
11)	The solid foundational aspects of language development after the age of 5	course slides
12)	Development of reading: Acquisition of cognitive skills	course slides
13)	Language acquisition and writing skills	course slides
14)	General review	course slides

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1.Dil Ve Zihin, Noam Chomsky, Bilgesu Yayıncılık
2.Düşünce Ve Dil, Lev S. Vygotsky, Roza Yayınevi
3.Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Dil Gelişimi Beverly Otto Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
4.First Language Acquisition,Eve V. Clark, Cambrıdge Unıversıty Press
5.Language Acquisition Studies İn First Language Development, Paul Fletcher, Michael Garman, Cambridge University Press

References:

Diāna Laiveniece, E. (2016). Language Acquisition: Problems and Perspectives. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.Güvendir, E. ve Yıldız, I.G. (2014). Dil Edinimi . Anı Yayıncılık .
Helen Goodluck. (2020). Language Acquisition by Children. Edinburgh University Press.
Leslie M. Warfelt. (2012). Language Acquisition. Nova.
Singleton, D., & Ryan, L. (2004). Language acquisition : The age factor. Multilingual Matters.
Syrett, K., & Arunachalam, S. (Eds.). (2018). Semantics in language acquisition. John Benjamins Publishing Company.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	12	24
Study Hours Out of Class	12	24
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		52

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.	3
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	1
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.	2
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.	1
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	2
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	1
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	2
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.	1