DKT627 - LANGUAGE and SPEECH THERAPY IN AUDITORY DISORDERS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
LANGUAGE and SPEECH THERAPY IN AUDITORY DISORDERS DKT627 1st Semester 2 4 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Practical applications  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. AyÅŸen Köse 
Course objectiveTo develop knowledge and understanding of the following topics: ? The interaction between listening environment and hearing abilities ? Communication methods (manual, auditory/oral, and alternative systems) used by deaf and hearing impaired individuals ? Characteristics of hearing aids 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. To understand the importance of the sense of hearing to the reception/perception of speech relative to oral communication. 2. To develop an ability to address the problems of the hearing-impaired child and/or adult. 3. To understand the importance of providing family centered aural rehabilitation services. 4. To understand the importance of the hearing aids and cochlear implant. 5. To dominate speech and language therapy in auditory disorders
Course ContentThe impact of hearing loss on speech perception, speech/language development, academic and vocational achievement, and social/emotional development and know language and speech therapy in auditory disorders 
References1. Introduction to audiologic rehabilitation. Schow, Ronald L. Nerbonne, Michael A. 2013.
2. Pubmed, recent articles. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to Basic Hearing and physiology
Week 2Evaluation hearing loss
Week 3Characteristics of Hearing Loss/Interpreting Audiograms
Week 4Hearing loss?s impact of speech and languge
Week 5Secondary Effects of Hearing Loss (speech production) (language & literacy) (socio-emotional)
Week 6Speech and language assessment on hearing loss
Week 7Case Studies
Week 8Midterm exam
Week 9Hearing Aids
Week 10Cochlear Implants
Week 11Case Studies
Week 12Auditory Training
Week 13Communication Methods
Week 14Communication Methods
Week 15Exam preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments310
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21020
Project000
Homework assignment32060
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload4960240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Analyzes and uses the knowledge reached in the field of Speech and Language Therapy for differential diagnosis, intervention and planning therapy programs.     X
2. Follows theoretical and clinical developments of evaluation and rehabilitation techniques which are spesific in Speech and Language Therapy field. Uses the deep, systematic knowledge and technological equipment specific to the field in different areas of professional and academic work.     X
3. Uses theoritical and practical concepts in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the knowledge from different disciplines in problem solving, clinical decision making, planning and execution of researches.     X
4. Makes a research design, takes part in projects, interprets the results of the research by using appropriate statistical methods, writes the report and present it in scientific meetings or publishes the report.   X  
5. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values within the team for the researches related to the field.    X 
6. Plans national and international researches using at least one foreign language.   X 
7. Defines learning needs and goals independently, has life long learning and contributes professional education and introduction. X   
8. Produces project to designate public health and health policies, makes researches and raise public awareness about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.   X 
9. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy science.     X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest