CSD 4368: INTRODUCTION TO AURAL REHABILITATION
SPRING, 2012 (3 SEMESTER HOURS), Room 226
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Jeanne Dodd-Murphy, Ph.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Office: Neil Morris Hall 256
email: Jeanne_Murphy@baylor.edu
710-6365 (contact me or leave a message)
Office hours: Mon. 10-11, Tues. 9:30 to 12:00 & 2-5, Wed. 3:45-4:45; Friday, 1:30 to 3:00; also available by
appointment outside of office hours
Course Text/Materials:
Schow, R.L. and Nerbonne, M.A. (2007). Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation, (5th ed.). Boston: Allyn
and Bacon.
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The NXT response card is mandatory: Must bring to class every day; ‘General student instructions’ to
register your clicker on Blackboard and ‘NXT response card user guide’ are available from links on the
web page at http://www.baylor.edu/lib/factech/index.php?id=73497
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The topic sequence & text readings, related internet resources, and class Powerpoint files will be
accessible on Blackboard Course Documents. The Powerpoint presentations used ‘live’ in class will
vary slightly from those on Blackboard. Powerpoint presentations function only as an outline for class
topics, so students are expected to fill in the details by taking notes in class, participating in activities
and discussions, and responding to questions using the clicker.
Catalog Description: Methods for rehabilitating persons with hearing impairment: evaluating communication
needs, amplification devices, auditory-visual training, and modes of communication for the deaf and hearing
impaired.
Class Format:
The teaching plan consists of lectures, class discussion, group activities, and audio/video and some ‘hands-on’
demonstrations. A topic sequence with text readings and internet resources is available on Blackboard Course
Documents. The readings are assigned to provide background information and for purposes of in-class
discussion. Three out-of-class assignments will allow students to apply course information and to explore some
concepts in greater depth. Two online quizzes will assist in preparation for a midterm and a final exam.
Course Outcomes: Students completing the course will
1. understand the effects of hearing loss on communication skills (ASHA III-C)
a. explain the characteristics of hearing loss
b. explain the impact of a specific type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss on auditory
speech recognition
c. explain potential effects of various degrees and configurations of hearing loss on
speech/language acquisition, academic achievement, and psychosocial development
2. understand principles of amplification and other assistive technology for the deaf and hard of hearing
and potential communication benefits related to hearing assistive technology (ASHA III-C, III-D)
a. compare and contrast different types of hearing assistive technology (HAT)
b. point out features of hearing aids and explain realistic expectations for hearing aid use
c. describe situations in which assistive listening devices (ALDs) are useful for children and adults
d. understand how cochlear implants work, compare and contrast candidacy criteria and potential
outcomes for children and adults
3. understand and be able to discuss the aural rehabilitation process used when working with people with
hearing loss and their families, including variations according to individual need, culture and age
(ASHA III-C, III-D)
a. explain the process and issues related to early hearing loss detection and intervention
b. discuss the communication options for individuals with hearing loss, including individual, family
and community factors important for successful outcomes
c. understand the principles of auditory intervention (‘auditory training’) and speechreading therapy
Course Requirements
Participation/Attendance: The attendance policy of the College of Arts & Sciences states: “To earn course
credit in the College of Arts and Sciences, a student must attend at least 75% of all scheduled class
meetings. Any student who does not meet this minimal standard will automatically receive a grade of “F” in the
course. Any University-related activity necessitating an absence from class shall count as an absence when
determining whether a student has attended the required 75% of class meetings. Furthermore, departments and
individual faculty members may establish more stringent requirements regarding attendance, punctuality, and
participation.” NOTE: In this course, 8 absences (excused or unexcused) will result in failure of the
course. Online attendance records will be on Blackboard.
CSD Major – Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes. In the event you are unable to
attend a class session, it is your responsibility to obtain (a) class notes and/or handouts from another student,
and (b) any class administrative changes (e.g., changes in schedule). You are also expected to take tests on
time. If you are ill, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the time of the test. If you miss a test
without prior approval from your instructor, you will be subject to receiving a zero for the test. When returning
from the illness, it is the student’s responsibility to take the makeup exam within 3 days or the student will
automatically receive a zero for the test.
Instructor expectations for attendance/participation/professionalism: Punctuality and attendance are
professional behaviors expected of all clinicians and educators, and I expect these behaviors in the classroom as
evidence of your professional commitment. I expect students to attend class every day and to participate
actively and in a professional manner (sharing discussion points with the entire class instead of having side
conversations, voicing questions, comments and opinions in a respectful way, and focusing on the information
being presented whether it is presented by video, the instructor or guest speaker, or by classmates). Sending
text messages during class is not allowed; cell phones should be turned off or silenced and put away out of
sight. If it is necessary for you to receive a call during class time, please step outside the classroom to take the
call. Repeated instances of unprofessional behavior will result in a deduction of point(s) from the final course
grade.
A seating chart will be used to assist with tracking attendance. Each student is responsible for signing her or
his own name on the sign in sheet before leaving that day’s class. In addition, students will be responding to
questions during most class sessions with the NXT response card (clicker). Records of responses for each
student will be used to track participation, so it is essential that each student registers her or his clicker on
Blackboard within the 1st 2 weeks of class, brings the clicker to class every day, and responds to every
question. 15 per cent of the final course grade is based on participation, and student responses to questions in
class will provide a majority of the evidence of participation. Arriving late, leaving class early or leaving
during class will result in a loss of points from the participation grade.
Please let me know if there are extraordinary circumstances that affect your ability to attend class or participate.
I am happy to be flexible when I am given ADVANCED notice by the student in need of accommodations.
Late work on assignments will be accepted and makeup exams scheduled only if an extension for the deadline
has been arranged in advance. Announcements will be posted throughout the course on Blackboard and
important deadlines will be marked on the Blackboard course calendar. Students are responsible for checking
Blackboard frequently to keep up-to-date on class announcements. Do not expect to receive an in-class
reminder about posted information!!! Resources for the class and grades also will be available through the
Blackboard course. Exam Dates and Assignment deadlines are available on the dated syllabus and will be
posted on the Blackboard course calendar (link to calendar is on course menu).
Exams/Quizzes:
There will be a midterm and a final exam. The exam formats will be multiple choice and short answer. Sample
questions will be provided on Blackboard prior to the exams. Please note the dates for the exams on the
syllabus and plan accordingly. In addition, an online quiz before each exam will assist students in checking
notes and preparing for the exam. The quizzes should reflect individual effort; resources may be used in
completing the quizzes.
Assignments:
Three assignments are required; all deadlines are on the dated syllabus (highlighted in pink). The personal
stories assignment and the Sound & Fury video review are each individual assignments. The Hearing Assistive
Technology article review assignment will be done in pairs. Guidelines for each assignment will be posted on
Blackboard.
Course requirement weighting:
Participation:
15 %
Personal Stories Assignment: 10%
Sound & Fury Video Review: 10 %
HAT Article Review:
20 %
Quiz average:
10 %
Midterm Exam:
15 %
Final Exam:
20 %
Grades are based on the
following grading system:
A 90 to 100
B+ 87 to 89.99
B 80 to 86.99
C+ 77 to 79.99
C 70 to 76.99
D 60 to 69.99
Honor Code: Baylor’s Academic Integrity and Honor Code states that ‘Baylor University students, staff, and
faculty shall act in academic matters with the utmost honesty and integrity.’ The full policy and procedures
may be found at the following: http://www.baylor.edu/honorcode/index.php?id=44060. Faculty members are
required to report violations of the honor code even when the faculty member handles the matter on her own.
Violations of the honor code in this course would include, but not be limited to, using information from an
online or print resource in an assignment without citing the original source [representing it as your own work],
collaborating with other students on individual out of class assignments or online quizzes or misrepresenting
your own or another student’s attendance records.
If you have questions, problems, comments, or concerns about the course, please let me
know as soon as possible. Don't wait until the last minute! Your ability to learn the
information presented in this course is important to me and I am more than willing to
provide help outside of class.
CSD 4368 SYLLABUS (Dates may change depending on the progression of the course)
Day/Date
Topic(s)
Text Reading
(see Topic Outline
for other resources)
M Jan 9
W Jan 11
M Jan 16
W Jan 18
M Jan 23
W Jan 25
M Jan 30
W Feb 1
M Feb 6
W Feb 8
M Feb 13
W Feb 15
M Feb 20
W Feb 22
M Feb 27
W Feb 29
M Mar 5
W Mar 7
Mar 12-16
M Mar 19
W Mar 21
M Mar 26
W Mar 28
M April 2
W April 4
M April 9
W April 11
M April 16
W April 18
M April 23
W April 25
W May 2
Class Introductions
Course Description; Introduction/definitions
No Class (Baylor Holiday)
Characteristics of Hearing Loss
Deadline to have clicker registered on Blackboard
Characteristics of Hearing Loss/Interpreting Audiograms
(review)
Communication Model, Environmental Acoustics
Environmental Acoustics
Speech Acoustics/Effects of Hearing Loss on Auditory
Speech Recognition
Effects of Hearing Loss on Speech Recognition
Secondary Effects of Hearing Loss (speech production)
Secondary Effects of Hearing Loss (language & literacy)
Secondary Effects of Hearing Loss (socio-emotional)
Personal Stories Assignment Due
Secondary Effects, continued/Review
Quiz 1 due by class time
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids
Midterm Exam
Hearing Aids/Assistive Devices
Assistive Devices
No Class (Spring Break)
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Implants
Identification of Hearing Loss & Early Intervention
Hearing Assistive Technologies Article Review Due
Communication Methods
Communication Methods
Sound and Fury Discussion Questions due
Communication Methods/Catch-up
No Class (Easter Holiday)
Auditory Training
Auditory Training
Speechreading
Quiz 2 due by class time
Case Studies/Catch up
Final Exam 9-11 a.m.
Chapter 1
Ch. 4, p. 112-116
Ch. 8, p. 283-285,
Ch. 9, p. 346-348
Ch. 4, p. 117-126
Ch. 6, p. 218-236
Ch. 6, p. 197-218
Ch. 7, p. 245-258
Ch. 2, p. 31-64,
Ch. 9, p. 321-323
Ch. 10, p. 403-415
Ch. 2, p. 64-73
Ch. 3, p. 77-93
Ch. 9, p. 303-321
Ch. 5, p. 177-182,
Ch. 8, p. 255-257,
270-279
Ch. 4, p. 126-143,
Ch. 9, 323-336
Ch. 5, p. 151-177
Ch 11
Chs. 10 & 12