Dr. Somashekara. H. S.
Associate Professor
Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (at Mangalore)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching: Undergraduate and Post graduate students
- Clinical supervision and patient care
- In-charge of speech therapy unit
- Recognized PhD guide, MAHE
- Guide: Dissertations/Conference presentations/Clinical & Journal clubs
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Speech sound disorders | III Semester - BASLP |
| Language disorders in children | Fourth semester - BASLP |
| Language and literacy disorders | Fourth Semester - M.Sc (Speech Language Pathology) |
| Language Disorders in Children | Second semester - M.Sc (Speech Language Pathology) |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Speech Language Pathology | Department of Audiology & SLP Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Mangaluru | 2017 |
| MASLP (Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) | Audiology & Speech Language Pathology | Dr. M. V. Shetty college of Speech & Hearing, Mangalore | 2008 |
| BASLP (Bachelors in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) | Audiology and Speech language pathology | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Associate Professor | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | December 2018 - till date |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | September 2014 - December 2018 |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | May 2012 – Sep 2014 |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | Aug 2011 – May 2012 |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Lecturer | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | Aug 2008 – Aug 2011 |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, KMC Mangalore | Assistant Lecturer | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | June 2008 – Aug 2008 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Speech and Language disorders
Area of Expertise
Childhood language disorder, Adult language disorders
Area of Research
Learning disability, Child language and literacy acquisition
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of ISHA (Indian Speech and Hearing Association), 2011.
- Member of RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), 2009.
- Member of DKISHA (Dakshina Kannada Indian Speech and Hearing Association), 2009.
Relationship between phonological awareness, rapid automatised naming and reading abilities in typically developing Malayalam speaking children
2013-28-02 Phonological awareness Amith Das Somashekara H S Jayashree. S. Bhat
2011- 2013/ II MASLP Dissertation
Effect of native Language on phonological awareness in English
2016-29-02 Phonolgical awareness Ananya Alfred Somashekara H S
2014 – 2016/ II MASLP Dissertation
Kannada akshara knowledge in primary school children: Measurement of accuracy and reaction time
March 2021 Literacy acquisition Usha M. N Malvika A A Somashekara H S
2018-2020/II MSc. SLP Dissertation
Interview in a TV Channel V4
03-12-2020
Developing public awareness about speech and hearing disorders