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AUD500 - Theoretical Foundations of Hearing

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Audiology

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Unit Description

Theoretical Foundations of Hearing introduces students to the human auditory, speech, and language systems. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in hearing (with a focus on the peripheral auditory system) as well as the structures involved in speech and language. Students will be introduced to speech acoustics - the study of the physical properties of sound waves as they relate to human speech, and psychoacoustics - the study of the perception of sound, including how the brain processes and interprets sound waves. Furthermore, students will acquire knowledge about common peripheral auditory pathologies resulting from disease or injury, while also examining the socio-determinants that influence these conditions and their impact on hearing across diverse social contexts.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the systems required for human communication.
2.	Apply knowledge of speech acoustics in relation to human speech production and communication to contextually specific situations.
3.	Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of psychoacoustics as it pertains to hearing loss and related audiometric concepts.
4.	Evaluate clinical presentation and impact on hearing to identify common peripheral auditory pathologies.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Multiple Choice Questions (4 x 20 minutes)	20%	1 - Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the systems required for human communication.'
2.	Case-Based Exercise I (750 words)	15%	1 - Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the systems required for human communication. 2 - Apply knowledge of speech acoustics in relation to human speech production and communication to contextually specific situations. 4 - Evaluate clinical presentation and impact on hearing to identify common peripheral auditory pathologies.'
3.	Case-Based Exercise II (1,250 words)	25%	3 - Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of psychoacoustics as it pertains to hearing loss and related audiometric concepts. '
4.	Case-Based Exam (2 hours)	40%	1 - Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the systems required for human communication. 2 - Apply knowledge of speech acoustics in relation to human speech production and communication to contextually specific situations. 3 - Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of psychoacoustics as it pertains to hearing loss and related audiometric concepts. 4 - Evaluate clinical presentation and impact on hearing to identify common peripheral auditory pathologies.'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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