| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Speech | SAU 072 | 0 | 1 + 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Precondition Courses | |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | OPTIONAL |
| Course Coordinator | Öğr.Gör.Dr. SERHAT DEMİREL |
| Course Lecturers | |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire the voice characteristics, stress system and intonation formation of Turkish Language; and gain skills to use Turkish Language correctly. |
| Course Content | Voice and breath practices; phonetics structure and rules of Turkish Language; stress/emphasis and articulation that are unique to Turkish Language; expression techniques and wording style; personal image; non-verbal communication (body language); making presentation according to formal and social protocol rules; public speaking exercises are included in the course content. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sound correctly through the correct voice and breath | Discussion, Self Study, Group Study, | |
| 2 | ) Pronounce correctly by learning and practising articulation points of Turkish Language | Lecture, Discussion, Self Study, Group Study, | |
| 3 | Pronounce the vowels correctly by studying and practising features of vowels | Lecture, Discussion, | |
| 4 | Make correct intonation and use stress on the right syllable | Lecture, Group Study, | |
| 5 | Master on speech planning and logical & impressive talking by controlling their excitement and agitation | Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving, | |
| 6 | Strengthen their speech by correct body language | Lecture, Discussion, Self Study, Group Study, | |
| 7 | Gain the art of public speaking to both large audience and camera | Lecture, Discussion, Self Study, Group Study, | |
| 8 | Know presentation techniques in accordance with formal and social protocol rules | Lecture, Discussion, Self Study, Group Study, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why do we need talking fine? What do we need to know in order to talk fine? Studying correct and wrong examples; determining the students’ way of speaking | |
| 2 | Studying the rules of phonetics for correct diction (defitions); also breathing exercises for correct diction; Practising diaphragm and cage breathing | |
| 3 | Studying articulation points of vowels and consonants (exercises and practitices); the rules of vowel - consonant harmony; Examples and practices | |
| 4 | Mistakes done at the time of speaking ( being unprepared, unplanned; feeling control (excitement, anxiety, fear, agitation etc); not synchronizing speed of the epeech; using wrong voice, wrong breathing, voice swallow and speech defects; Examples, soluti | |
| 5 | Syllable – word – sentence exercises related to pronunciation of flat vowels (A-E-I-İ) | |
| 6 | Syllable – word – sentence exercises related to pronunciation of round vowels (O-Ö-U-Ü) | |
| 7 | Pronouncing the consonants; exercises on problematic consonants (s,z,r,t) | |
| 8 | Pronunciation of the words which have different way of reading than in writing; Examples and exercises | |
| 9 | What is stress? Definition; kinds of stress; stress on a syllable, word and sentence; Examples and exercises-MID-TERM EXAM | |
| 10 | Contraction; intonation; Examples and practices; SEMINAR | |
| 11 | Preparation for effective speaking; physical conditions; scientific background and planned preparation; stress and time management; body language; personal care and elegance in order to talk fine; SEMINAR | |
| 12 | Rules for public speaking and to talk into the microphone; greeting people; presenting stg/sbd; SEMINAR | |
| 13 | Determining and examining the mistakes mostly made by press and publishing foundations; reading exercises of poetry, articles, columns and the news; SEMINAR | |
| 14 | Presentations that reveal the students’ competencies; General review |
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| # | Contribution of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sound correctly through the correct voice and breath |
| 2 | ) Pronounce correctly by learning and practising articulation points of Turkish Language |
| 3 | Pronounce the vowels correctly by studying and practising features of vowels |
| 4 | Make correct intonation and use stress on the right syllable |
| 5 | Master on speech planning and logical & impressive talking by controlling their excitement and agitation |
| 6 | Strengthen their speech by correct body language |
| 7 | Gain the art of public speaking to both large audience and camera |
| 8 | Know presentation techniques in accordance with formal and social protocol rules |
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 50 |
| 1. Sözlü Sınav | 25 |
| 1. Ödev | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 40 |
| 1. Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Assignment | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Oral Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final examination | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Workload | 124 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 4.96 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 2 | ||