Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEUROLINGUSITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with a basic understanding of the neuroscience of language and its disorders. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to and Brief History of Neurolinguistics,Introduction to Aphasia 1 - What is aphasia? Anatomical correlates of aphasia,Introduction to Aphasia 2 - Aphasia classification,Neuroimaging of Language 1 - PET and FMRI,Neuroimaging of Language 2 - Event-Related Potentials,Processing and Disorders of Phonology,Lexicon and its Disorders,Processing and Disorders of Morphology and Syntax,Discourse Processing and its Disorders,Memory and Language,Reading and Writing Disorders,The Bilingual Brain,Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing,Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Know the basic concepts of neurolinguistics, | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Describe processes of language comprehension and production, | 10, 12, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| Distinguish different areas of the brain with respect to their function in language processing, | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Delineate basic characteristics of types of aphasia, | 10, 12, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains syntactic characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains morphological characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains phonological characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Knows the FMRI technique, | 14, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| Knows EEG and ERP techniques, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| Explains language lateralization and localization, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to and Brief History of Neurolinguistics | Doing an online search on the field of neurolinguistics and having some ideas about research topics of neurolinguistics. |
| 2 | Introduction to Aphasia 1 - What is aphasia? Anatomical correlates of aphasia | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | Introduction to Aphasia 2 - Aphasia classification | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | Neuroimaging of Language 1 - PET and FMRI | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | Neuroimaging of Language 2 - Event-Related Potentials | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | Processing and Disorders of Phonology | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | Lexicon and its Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | Processing and Disorders of Morphology and Syntax | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | Discourse Processing and its Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | Memory and Language | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | Reading and Writing Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | The Bilingual Brain | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| PowerPoint slides and articles provided by the instructor |
| Stemmer, B., & Whitaker, H. A. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of the neuroscience of language. Academic Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Quiz | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 59 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(59/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEUROLINGUSITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with a basic understanding of the neuroscience of language and its disorders. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to and Brief History of Neurolinguistics,Introduction to Aphasia 1 - What is aphasia? Anatomical correlates of aphasia,Introduction to Aphasia 2 - Aphasia classification,Neuroimaging of Language 1 - PET and FMRI,Neuroimaging of Language 2 - Event-Related Potentials,Processing and Disorders of Phonology,Lexicon and its Disorders,Processing and Disorders of Morphology and Syntax,Discourse Processing and its Disorders,Memory and Language,Reading and Writing Disorders,The Bilingual Brain,Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing,Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Know the basic concepts of neurolinguistics, | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Describe processes of language comprehension and production, | 10, 12, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| Distinguish different areas of the brain with respect to their function in language processing, | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Delineate basic characteristics of types of aphasia, | 10, 12, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains syntactic characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains morphological characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains phonological characteristics of aphasias, | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Knows the FMRI technique, | 14, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| Knows EEG and ERP techniques, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| Explains language lateralization and localization, | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to and Brief History of Neurolinguistics | Doing an online search on the field of neurolinguistics and having some ideas about research topics of neurolinguistics. |
| 2 | Introduction to Aphasia 1 - What is aphasia? Anatomical correlates of aphasia | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | Introduction to Aphasia 2 - Aphasia classification | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | Neuroimaging of Language 1 - PET and FMRI | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | Neuroimaging of Language 2 - Event-Related Potentials | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | Processing and Disorders of Phonology | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | Lexicon and its Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | Processing and Disorders of Morphology and Syntax | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | Discourse Processing and its Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | Memory and Language | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | Reading and Writing Disorders | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | The Bilingual Brain | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | Neurolinguistic Models of Language Processing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| PowerPoint slides and articles provided by the instructor |
| Stemmer, B., & Whitaker, H. A. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of the neuroscience of language. Academic Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |