Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Audiological and Communication Sciences - AUDIOLOGIA (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S006057
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/32 - AUDIOLOGY
Period
LOGO 1^ ANNO - 1^ SEMESTRE dal Oct 2, 2018 al Nov 23, 2018.
Location
VERONA
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge on the auditory system functioning and the causes of hearing disorders in childhood, adulthood and old age, with particular attention to the correlation between hearing loss and communication. After completing this module, students will possess knowledge on the causes and effects of these diseases on the acoustic-verbal communicative function.
Program
Syllabus
Anatomy and physiology of outer, middle and inner ear
• Eardrum-ossicular dynamic and tubal functionality
• Anatomy and physiology of facial nerve
• Cochlear physiology: movement of the endo-cochlear liquids; basilar membrane vibration; ciliated cells; mechanical -electrical transduction
• Physiology of the auditory nerve pathways: auditory nerve; central auditory system; perception system
• The binaural hearing
• Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system
• Otologic symptoms: hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pain, otorrhea.
• Hearing loss classification
• Hearing loss causes in children and adults
• Newborn screening
• Social, cognitive and linguistic consequences of childhood deafness
• Presbycusis
• Communication in the old age; psycho-social aspects of presbycusis
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| Rossi | Trattato di otorinolaringoiatria (Edizione 6) | Minerva Medica | 1997 |
Examination Methods
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of a written test based on some multiple-choice questions and two / three open-ended questions. In open response questions, it is required the ability to match the synthesis and clarity.
The closed questions allocate 2 points if the answer is correct; -0.4 if the answer is wrong, 0 points if not answered.
Each of the open questions is evaluated from 0 to 10 points, according to:
a) relevance of the answer
b) ability to synthesize
c) properties of language
