Information Package

Master's of Audiology with Thesis

OYL549

CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING

Course Code
OYL549
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the central auditory system in detail.
  2. Learn the central auditory processing disorders, as well as their symptoms, assessment and management.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to anatomy and physiology of auditory system
2nd Week Peripheral auditory system
3rd Week Introduction to central auditory system
4th Week Anatomy and physiology of central auditory system
5th Week Motor-sensorial connections in central auditory system
6th Week Mid-term exam
7th Week Central auditory processing disorders
8th Week Assessment of central auditory processing disorders
9th Week Types and symptoms of central auditory processing disorders
10th Week Assessment of central auditory processing disorders
11th Week Mid-term exam
12th Week Management of central auditory processing disorders
13th Week Examples of scientific research on central auditory processing
14th Week Examples of scientific research on central auditory processing
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingDonna Geffner and Deborah Ross-Swain,Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management and Treatment, 2007.
Nancy A. Stecker Jack Katz, Central Auditory Processing Disorders: Mostly Management,1998.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 5
Project 1 5
Attendance 1 5
Presentation of Article 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 15 30
Total Work Load80
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.66
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12 X X