Course syllabus for International Perspectives on Audiology

Internationella perspektiv på audiologi

Specific entry requirements

For admission to the course, it is required that the student has managed at least 105 HE credits from Semester 1-4.

Outcomes

The general aims of this course are that the student should be able to compare, discuss and explain the subject area of audiology from an audiological perspective, for example how the audiologist´s professional role in society functions in other countries.

The expected learning outcomes of the course
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• independently be able to acquire knowledge of international aspects on audiology
• present a report and communicate it both orally and in written form.

Content

Elective course in international perspective means that the students get the opportunity to immerse themselves in a specific field linked to international perspectives on audiology. The course is conducted independently and contains independent theoretical studies.

Teaching methods

Self-studies and seminars.

Examination

Examination takes place through

• Individual written submission task
• Oral presentation
• Attendance at compulsory

Students who do not pass a regular examination are entitled to re-sit the examination on five more occasions. Each time the course is offered, one regular examination and two additional examinations are given. If the student has completed six failed exams/exams/assignments, no further examination opportunity is given. Completion of a written assignment is counted as an examination opportunity. Submission of blank writing counts as an examination opportunity. In case a student is registered for an examination but does not attend, this is not regarded as an examination.

In the event of absence from a mandatory educational element, the student is responsible for contacting the teacher in charge of the course for substitute assignment. The examiner assesses whether and how a student can make up for missed compulsory education elements. Absence from a compulsory educational element may mean that the student cannot complete other parts of the course, a final examination or make up for the educational element until the next time the course is offered.

If there are special reasons, or the need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may make a decision to depart from the syllabus's regulations regarding form of examination, number of examination opportunities, the possibility of supplementation or exemption from mandatory educational elements, etc. Content and learning objectives and the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities may not be changed, removed or lowered.

Transitional provisions

Examination may take place under the previous reading list during a period of one year after the renewal of the reading list. Examination will be provided during a period of two years after a close-down of the course.

Other directives

Assessment criteria for the examination, specific instructions for certain tasks and a schedule specifying mandatory elements and a list of responsible teachers can be found on the relevant learning platform at the start of the course.

The course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines that are established by the Board of education. The course evaluation will be carried out both through a written course evaluation at the end of the course, and through an oral course forum at least once in connection with the course.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

Independently selected scientific articles and other relevant material for the chosen literature study.