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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT207

HEARING LOSS AND COMMUNICATION

Course Code
DKT207
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the anatomical and physiological characteristics of hearing organs through the model.
  2. Classifies hearing losses according to their types and characteristics.
  3. Classifies and compares hearing screening programmes.
  4. Compare the similarities and differences in hearing and auditory perception assessment.
  5. Classifies hearing loss intervention programmes.
  6. Explains the duties and responsibilities in hearing loss in writing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to examine in detail the communicative processes to be seen in hearing loss due to sensory disorders in speech and language therapy. In this context, after giving information about the structure of the ear and general communicative processes, it aims to convey in detail the effect of hearing loss on developmental areas, evaluation and intervention approaches that can be done in speech and language disorders and the responsibilities of speech and language therapists in multidisciplinary work.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Anamtomy and physiology of the ear
2nd Week Overview of hearing loss
3rd Week Pharmacological, medical and surgical interventions for hearing loss I
4th Week Pharmacological, medical and surgical interventions for hearing loss II
5th Week Developmental milestones of communicative processes
6th Week Effects of hearing loss on cognition, motor and socio-emotional development
7th Week Effects of hearing loss on communicative processes
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Hearing screening programmes
10th Week Hearing assessments
11th Week Auditory perception assessments
12th Week Intervention areas of the speech and language therapist in hearing loss
13th Week Intervention areas of the speech and language therapist in hearing loss
14th Week General review
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingMurray, N.T. (2020). Foundations of aural rehabilitation. Children, adults, and their family members (5. Edition). USA: Plural Publishing Inc.
Hull, R.H. (2021). Introduction to aural rehabilitation (3. Edition). USA: Plural Publishing Inc.
Oyiborhoro, J.M.A. (2005). Aural rehabilitation for people with disabilities. USA: Elsevier Academic Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 11 2 22
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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