Audiology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01940107 | Speech Acoustics and Phonetics | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course covers the speech mechanism, characteristics of vowels and consonants, the source–filter and resonance theories of speech production, harmonics and formants, supralaryngeal anatomy, perturbation and vowel space concepts, nasal sounds, and the McGurk effect. It also addresses the physical and biological aspects of speech and the influence of native language on perception.
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course is to teach the speech mechanism and linguistic features of spoken language, and to examine the physical and biological dimensions of speech.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | Being able to express the ability to make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | P.12.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Speech anatomy |
| 2 | Vowel Sounds: Source–Filter Theory |
| 3 | Vowel Sounds: Laryngeal and Glottal Waves |
| 4 | Vowel Sounds: Resonance Theory, Harmonics, and Formants |
| 5 | Vowel Sounds: Supralaryngeal Anatomy |
| 6 | Vowel Sounds: Perturbation Theory |
| 7 | Vowel Sounds: Calculation of the Vowel Space |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Consonant Sounds: Classification and General Characteristics |
| 10 | Consonant Sounds: Fricatives |
| 11 | Consonant Sounds: Plosives |
| 12 | Consonant Sounds: Affricates |
| 13 | Nasal Sounds, the McGurk Effect |
| 14 | Native Language Effects on Perception |
| 15 | General Review |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yılmaz, A. D. (2022). Introduction to Phonetics: A Guide for Speech Training. 1st ed., Nobel Academic Publishing. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P12 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | 3 |