Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICTION | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Yeşim ESGİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Onur KAVAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To examine the basic rules of English diction and to develop the verbal skills required to speak advanced English accurately and fluently. Also to ensure speech and diction relationship; Recognizing the concepts related to diction in speech, the intonation of sounds and words in sentences, the importance of pronunciation in correct speech, the relationship between pronunciation and understandability |
| Course Content | This course contains; Diction: What Is It? Expectations of the English-Speakers,The International Phonetic Alphabet for English,Approach to English Diction Study,Communication through Appropriate Stress,Syllabic Stress within Words,Stress versus Interpretation ,Preparation for Vowel Production ,The Hierarchy of Stress ,Expressive Doublings of the Fricatives ,Intonation and Stress control in reading ,Accuracy in fluent speaking ,Stress/Sense within the English Phrase ,Rules for British Received Pronunciation ,Review. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| In this class students will be able to Use English terminology related to English diction. Recognize the basic approaches of English diction. Recognize the international alphabet used for English diction. Will be able to use the basic rules of diction in English Generates correct pronunciation and emphasis within the framework of basic rules. Will be able to communicate effectively and accurately. Produces the skills required for fluent and accurate communication. | 11, 6 | D, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diction: What Is It? Expectations of the English-Speakers | |
| 2 | The International Phonetic Alphabet for English | |
| 3 | Approach to English Diction Study | |
| 4 | Communication through Appropriate Stress | |
| 5 | Syllabic Stress within Words | |
| 6 | Stress versus Interpretation | |
| 7 | Preparation for Vowel Production | |
| 8 | The Hierarchy of Stress | |
| 9 | Expressive Doublings of the Fricatives | |
| 10 | Intonation and Stress control in reading | |
| 11 | Accuracy in fluent speaking | |
| 12 | Stress/Sense within the English Phrase | |
| 13 | Rules for British Received Pronunciation | |
| 14 | Review |
| Resources |
| Sources: Singining and Communication in English by Kathryn Labouff, Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-19-531138-9; 978-0-19-531139-6 (pbk.) İnternet-based free sources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 25 | 50 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICTION | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Yeşim ESGİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Onur KAVAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To examine the basic rules of English diction and to develop the verbal skills required to speak advanced English accurately and fluently. Also to ensure speech and diction relationship; Recognizing the concepts related to diction in speech, the intonation of sounds and words in sentences, the importance of pronunciation in correct speech, the relationship between pronunciation and understandability |
| Course Content | This course contains; Diction: What Is It? Expectations of the English-Speakers,The International Phonetic Alphabet for English,Approach to English Diction Study,Communication through Appropriate Stress,Syllabic Stress within Words,Stress versus Interpretation ,Preparation for Vowel Production ,The Hierarchy of Stress ,Expressive Doublings of the Fricatives ,Intonation and Stress control in reading ,Accuracy in fluent speaking ,Stress/Sense within the English Phrase ,Rules for British Received Pronunciation ,Review. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| In this class students will be able to Use English terminology related to English diction. Recognize the basic approaches of English diction. Recognize the international alphabet used for English diction. Will be able to use the basic rules of diction in English Generates correct pronunciation and emphasis within the framework of basic rules. Will be able to communicate effectively and accurately. Produces the skills required for fluent and accurate communication. | 11, 6 | D, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diction: What Is It? Expectations of the English-Speakers | |
| 2 | The International Phonetic Alphabet for English | |
| 3 | Approach to English Diction Study | |
| 4 | Communication through Appropriate Stress | |
| 5 | Syllabic Stress within Words | |
| 6 | Stress versus Interpretation | |
| 7 | Preparation for Vowel Production | |
| 8 | The Hierarchy of Stress | |
| 9 | Expressive Doublings of the Fricatives | |
| 10 | Intonation and Stress control in reading | |
| 11 | Accuracy in fluent speaking | |
| 12 | Stress/Sense within the English Phrase | |
| 13 | Rules for British Received Pronunciation | |
| 14 | Review |
| Resources |
| Sources: Singining and Communication in English by Kathryn Labouff, Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-19-531138-9; 978-0-19-531139-6 (pbk.) İnternet-based free sources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |