SPA 4030

HEARING AND HEARING PROBLEMS

http://www.coe.fau.edu/csd/SPA_4030.htm

Instructor: Dr. Ali Danesh
Office: Rm 434 College of Education
Phone: 297-2071 (office)
297-2258 (Communication Disorders Clinic)

E-mail: danesh@fau.edu

Office Hours: 1-3:50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (by appointment).

Class Time: 4:00-6:50 p.m., Tuesdays.

Class Location: GCS 109

Required Text: Martin, F.N. and Clark, J.G. (2003). Introduction to Audiology, 8^th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Internet Resources:

See below or type key words such as audiology, hearing, and hearing loss in search engines.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of the anatomical/physiological organization of the auditory system.

2. Knowledge of the etiology and effects of hearing impairment

3. Knowledge of pathological conditions of the auditory system and their management.

4. Knowledge of the various procedures for testing hearing and interpreting hearing test results.

5. Knowledge of different types of programs available to hearing impaired students and their management.

6. Knowledge of amplification equipment and assistive listening devices.

7. Knowledge of the rehabilitation techniques for hearing-impaired adult.

Assignments:

1. Readings: Students are required to read the text and other supporting materials. There will be laboratory sessions and students are required to participate.

2. Due to the nature of the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Student Participation in class activities and discussions is encouraged.

3. Term Project: Each student is required to research/review one of the followings: 1) a pathological condition that results in hearing loss (e.g., genetic disorders, trauma, accidents, diseases, etc) 2) any topic related to audiology, hearing aids, and rehabilitation of hearing impaired individuals. Each paper must be a minimum of 500 words; double spaced, and must include references (words for references will not count toward the total number of word count!). Plagiarism will not be tolerated. All of the papers should be submitted in electronic format (e.g., in a floppy disc or e-mail attachment) and hard copy. Papers randomly may be submitted to turnitin.com for verification and plagiarism purposes. Include all of your references and sources including internet sources. Please see me if you have any questions regarding your project. Failure to submit the project will result in an F grade.

Grading Policy:

1. Project: 10% (i.e., 10 points) of your final grade.

2. Three tests will be given (30% each).

Grading Scale:

A = 93-100 C+ = 77-79

A- = 90-92 C = 73-76

B+ = 87-89 C- = 70-72

B = 83-86 D+ = 67-69

B- = 80-82 D = 63-66

F < = 63%

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is mandatory. Only absences occasioned by an emergency or illness, or university sponsored activities (with supporting documents) will be excused. If you miss an exam, because of an emergency and/or an illness, it is your responsibility to contact the professor ASAP for a make-up examination. You must do this within three (3) days of your return. You will not be allowed to make up an exam for an unexcused absence.

Cheating policy:

Any kind of cheating, including conversation during the exams, will result in an F grade.

Cell phone Policy:

Please use extra caution with cell phone use in the class. Cell phones should be turned into “silent” or “vibration” modes during the class time.