SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
DKT2007	Audiology for Speech and Language Terapist	Fall	2	0	2	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. İBRAHİM CAN YAŞA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	The optional program components for the Audiology for Speech and Language Therapy course provide additional activities and materials to help students better understand audiological assessment and intervention processes. These components may include practical exercises on hearing aid and implant applications, audiological assessment simulations, case analyses, and group discussions. Additionally, reviewing current research and developing therapy plans for individuals with hearing loss can also be part of the program.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to provide basic-level knowledge about hearing disorders and their diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the definition of hearing loss and its types.
2) Knows the treatment methods for hearing loss.
3) Is familiar with hearing aid and implant applications.
4) Understands language development in children with hearing loss.

Course Content

The Audiology for Speech and Language Therapy course focuses on the identification, assessment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss. The course covers hearing aids and implant applications, the impact of hearing loss on language development, and audiological assessment methods. Additionally, it addresses the relationship between speech and language therapy and audiology, as well as intervention methods used for individuals with hearing loss.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, presentation of the course syllabus	course slides
2)	Hearing Test Application I	course slides
3)	Hearing Test Application II	course slides
4)	Types of Hearing Loss - Conductive and Mixed Types	course slides
5)	Types of Hearing Loss - Sensorineural Type	course slides
6)	Audiogram Symbols and Pure Tone Calculation	course slides
7)	Audiogram Symbols and Pure Tone Calculation - 2	course slides
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Audiogram Interpretation and Report Writing	course slides
10)	Hearing Aids	course slides
11)	Cochlear Implants	course slides
12)	Assistive Listening Devices	course slides
13)	Overview of Auditory Rehabilitation	course slides
14)	General Review	course slides

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sıdıka Parlak. (2011). Türkiye'deki İşitme Engelliği Ve İşletmelerdeki Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Üzerine Pilot Araştırma. Ekin Yayınevi. 9786055431082
Fatih Mehmet Acar, Zerrin Turan, Emel Ertürk Mustul, Osman Çolaklıoğlu, Nagihan Baş. (2020). İşitme Kayıplı Çocuklar İçin Aile Eğitimi: 0-3 Yaş. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. 9786257228053
Fatih Mehmet Acar, Zerrin Turan, Ş. Armağan İncesulu, Figen Başar, Ayşe Gül Güven, Ayşe Sanem Şahlı, Emel Ertürk Mustul, Asuman Erdoğan, Osman Çolaklıoğlu, Nagihan Baş. (2017). İşitmenin Doğası Ve İşitmeye Yardımcı Teknolojiler. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. 9786052410028
Hatice Cansu Yılmaz, Hüseyin Koç, Çiğdem Kol, Şule Yanık, Rıfat İçyüz, Fatih Mehmet Acar, Murat Doğan, Pınar Şafak, Pınar Demiryürek, Hasan Gürgür, Ömür Gürel Selimoğlu, Sezin Akça Bayar, Pınar Aydın O’Dwyer, Nurdan Cankuvvet Aykut, Yusuf Kemaloğlu, M. Cem Girgin, Emrah Akkaya. (2021). İşitme Ve Görme Yetersizliği. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. 9786053187455

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	26
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		56

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.	3
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	4
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.	5
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.	4
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	3
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	2
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	4
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	2
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	3
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.	3
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.	4