Information Package

Program of Audiology

ODYO325

AUDITORY PROCESSING AND COGNITION

Course Code
ODYO325
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the maturation and plasticity of the central auditory system.
  2. Describe different processing processes such as acoustic, phonological, linguistic and cognitive.
  3. Explain the general relationship between auditory and cognitive processing.
  4. Explain the effects of aging on auditory processing and cognition.
  5. Make test plans for auditory processing problems.
  6. Determine the necessity of differential diagnostic tests and multidisciplinary approach.
  7. Conduct early intervention program for children and adults with auditory processing problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsODY126 HEARING SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY AND EVALUATION
Course DescriptionThis course covers auditory processing processes, acoustic, phonological and language processing, the relationship between auditory processing and cognition, the effects of aging on processing and cognition, auditory processing problems and methods used in diagnostic evaluation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and terminology
2nd Week Anatomy and physiology of central auditory system
3rd Week Neural plasticity and binaural hearing
4th Week Processes of processing
5th Week Phonological processing
6th Week Language processing
7th Week Cognitive Processing
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week The relation between auditory processing and cognitive processing
10th Week The effects of aging on auditory processing and cognition
11th Week Auditory processing problems in children: Symptoms and behavioral characteristics
12th Week Auditory processing problems in children: Diagnostics and tests
13th Week Auditory processing problems: Early intervention
14th Week Auditory processing problems: Coping strategies and family counseling
15th Week General Overview
Recommended or Required Reading1. Masters MG, Stecker NA & Katz J (1998) Central Auditory Processing Disorders: Mostly Management. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
2. Musiek FE & Chermak GD (2007) Handbook of (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder: Auditory Neuroscience and Diagnosis Volume I. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing
3. Chermak GD & Musiek FE (2007) Handbook of (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder:: Comprehensive Intervention. Volume II. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 3 6 18
Individual or group work 6 4 24
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 5 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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