Course syllabus for Specialised Theoretical Studies in Audiology

Teoretisk fördjupning inom audiologi

Outcomes

The overall goal of the course is to give the student in-depth theoretical knowledge in the subject area of audiology.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• independently acquire, critically review and synthesize available scientific knowledge and evidence in audiology
• present a report and communicate it both in writing and orally.

Content

Optional course in theoretical deepening means that the student gets the opportunity to delve into a specific area of audiology independently.

Specialised Theoretical Studies in Audiology, 7.5 credits

Grading scale: GU

Teaching methods

The form of work consists of

• self-study.
• seminar

Examination

Examination takes place through

• written individual submission task
• oral presentation
• attendance at compulsory education.

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. Each occasion the student participates in the same test counts as an examination. Supplementary additions to a written assignment is counted as one examination. Submission of a blank exam paper is regarded as an examination. 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.

The course will not be credited in a degree together with another course the student has completed and passed which completely or partly corresponds to the contents of this course.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

Scientific articles and other relevant literature.