AUDIOLOGY IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT202	AUDIOLOGY IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY	4	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain the necessary knowledge about the application of basic audiological tests and interpretation of the results.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Audiometer; working principles, basic parts, test environment, quiet room and test rules, Air and bone conduction, Pure tone threshold determination tests, Speech audiometry, and Audiological evaluation tests, hearing losses, hearing aids, implants and assistive listening devices, language and speech development in hearing losses, audiological and immitansmetric evaluation tests and interpretation of results.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the elements of the auditory system.
Describes audiologic evaluation tools.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	General Definition and History of Audiology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Who is an Audiologist and What Does He Do?	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Basic Concepts of Hearing Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Ethical Requirements in Audiology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Anamnesis Taking	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Pure Tone Audiometry	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Types of Hearing Losses, Display and Interpretation in Audiogram	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Speech Audiometry	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Acoustic Immitasmetric Measurements	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Otoacoustic Emission	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Electrophysiologic Evaluations 1	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Electrophysiologic Evaluations 2	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Discussion of Hearing Loss in Children and Adults with Cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	General Evaluation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Belgin, E., Şahlı, A.S. (2015). Temel Odyoloji. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri
Otoloji ve Nöro-otoloji, Ed: Onur Çelik, Cilt 2, Bölüm 60 ve 61, Sayfa 997-1018, 2013.
Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş-Boyun Cerrahisi. Koç C. Güneş Kitabevi, 2004.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.			2
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	129