Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS I | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Irina SHELENKOVA |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Irina SHELENKOVA |
Assistant(s) | Short videos |
Aim | The aim of this course is to provide the students with the necessary techniques for effective verbal communication and the correct pronunciation skills. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to oral communication skills ,Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (using signpost expression) Topic: Being a successful student ,Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (agreeing and disagreeing, reporting back on the discussion) Topic: Being a successful student ,Seminars and discussions – Comparing perspectives Topic: Learning online ,Seminars and discussions – Chairing and summarizing the discussion Topic: Learning online ,Examining underlying assumptions – Presenting information from the text (referring to the text) Topic - Changing roles in the family ,Examining underlying assumptions – Anticipating arguments before the discussion (exchanging opinions) Topic - Changing roles in the family ,Midterm Exam,Reading into speaking – Using a text to support your ideas; Listening actively Topic - A healthy lifestyle ,Reading into speaking – Exchanging information (clarifying and confirming understanding) Topic - A healthy lifestyle ,Building up a discussion – Referring to what others have said Topic - The influence of the media ,Building up a discussion – Presenting information from charts (referring to data) Topic - The influence of the media ,Seminar skills practice – Leading a seminar ,Review and consolidation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
This course contains introduction to oral communication skills, communicating in academic situations, seminars and discussions, presenting information from the text, exchanging opinions, sing a text to support your ideas, listening actively, exchanging information, referring to what others have said. Each subject includes discussions and presentations that relate to the following topics: being a successful student, learning online, changing roles in the family, a healthy lifestyle, and the influence of the media. | 10, 11, 19, 6 | E, F |
At the end of the course, students will be able to -analyze the listening and speaking files, -use English verbal communication skills in his / her own speech, -use more commonly used expressions to make oral communication more natural and fluent, -communicate in a more fluent and natural way, -communicate more interactively in English courses -speak English outside of the classroom when in contacts with people -and communicate more effectively in English in communication-based settings such as discussion, role play, individual and group presentations, and improvisation. | 10, 11, 19, 5, 6 | D, E, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning |
Assessment Methods: | D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to oral communication skills | Study of Week 1 PPT presentation |
2 | Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (using signpost expression) Topic: Being a successful student | Study of Week 2 PPT presentation |
3 | Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (agreeing and disagreeing, reporting back on the discussion) Topic: Being a successful student | Study of Week 3 PPT presentation |
4 | Seminars and discussions – Comparing perspectives Topic: Learning online | Study of Week 4 PPT presentation |
5 | Seminars and discussions – Chairing and summarizing the discussion Topic: Learning online | Study of Week 5 PPT presentation |
6 | Examining underlying assumptions – Presenting information from the text (referring to the text) Topic - Changing roles in the family | Study of Week 6 PPT presentation |
7 | Examining underlying assumptions – Anticipating arguments before the discussion (exchanging opinions) Topic - Changing roles in the family | Study of Week 7 PPT presentation |
8 | Midterm Exam | Study of Week 8 PPT presentation |
9 | Reading into speaking – Using a text to support your ideas; Listening actively Topic - A healthy lifestyle | Study of Week 9 PPT presentation |
10 | Reading into speaking – Exchanging information (clarifying and confirming understanding) Topic - A healthy lifestyle | Study of Week 10 PPT presentation |
11 | Building up a discussion – Referring to what others have said Topic - The influence of the media | Study of Week 11 PPT presentation |
12 | Building up a discussion – Presenting information from charts (referring to data) Topic - The influence of the media | Study of Week 12 PPT presentation |
13 | Seminar skills practice – Leading a seminar | Study of Week 13 PPT presentation |
14 | Review and consolidation | Study of Week 14 PPT presentation |
Resources |
Mc CORMACK, S., WATKINS, J. (2012). English for Academic Study: Speaking Course Book - Edition 2. Garnet Education |
Internet resources, weekly PPT study materials. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | X | |||||
4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | X | |||||
8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X |
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 | 2 | 28 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
Term Project | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 3 | 6 | |||
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 60 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30) | 2 | |||||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS I | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Irina SHELENKOVA |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Irina SHELENKOVA |
Assistant(s) | Short videos |
Aim | The aim of this course is to provide the students with the necessary techniques for effective verbal communication and the correct pronunciation skills. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to oral communication skills ,Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (using signpost expression) Topic: Being a successful student ,Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (agreeing and disagreeing, reporting back on the discussion) Topic: Being a successful student ,Seminars and discussions – Comparing perspectives Topic: Learning online ,Seminars and discussions – Chairing and summarizing the discussion Topic: Learning online ,Examining underlying assumptions – Presenting information from the text (referring to the text) Topic - Changing roles in the family ,Examining underlying assumptions – Anticipating arguments before the discussion (exchanging opinions) Topic - Changing roles in the family ,Midterm Exam,Reading into speaking – Using a text to support your ideas; Listening actively Topic - A healthy lifestyle ,Reading into speaking – Exchanging information (clarifying and confirming understanding) Topic - A healthy lifestyle ,Building up a discussion – Referring to what others have said Topic - The influence of the media ,Building up a discussion – Presenting information from charts (referring to data) Topic - The influence of the media ,Seminar skills practice – Leading a seminar ,Review and consolidation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
This course contains introduction to oral communication skills, communicating in academic situations, seminars and discussions, presenting information from the text, exchanging opinions, sing a text to support your ideas, listening actively, exchanging information, referring to what others have said. Each subject includes discussions and presentations that relate to the following topics: being a successful student, learning online, changing roles in the family, a healthy lifestyle, and the influence of the media. | 10, 11, 19, 6 | E, F |
At the end of the course, students will be able to -analyze the listening and speaking files, -use English verbal communication skills in his / her own speech, -use more commonly used expressions to make oral communication more natural and fluent, -communicate in a more fluent and natural way, -communicate more interactively in English courses -speak English outside of the classroom when in contacts with people -and communicate more effectively in English in communication-based settings such as discussion, role play, individual and group presentations, and improvisation. | 10, 11, 19, 5, 6 | D, E, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning |
Assessment Methods: | D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to oral communication skills | Study of Week 1 PPT presentation |
2 | Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (using signpost expression) Topic: Being a successful student | Study of Week 2 PPT presentation |
3 | Communicating in academic situations – Delivering a presentation (agreeing and disagreeing, reporting back on the discussion) Topic: Being a successful student | Study of Week 3 PPT presentation |
4 | Seminars and discussions – Comparing perspectives Topic: Learning online | Study of Week 4 PPT presentation |
5 | Seminars and discussions – Chairing and summarizing the discussion Topic: Learning online | Study of Week 5 PPT presentation |
6 | Examining underlying assumptions – Presenting information from the text (referring to the text) Topic - Changing roles in the family | Study of Week 6 PPT presentation |
7 | Examining underlying assumptions – Anticipating arguments before the discussion (exchanging opinions) Topic - Changing roles in the family | Study of Week 7 PPT presentation |
8 | Midterm Exam | Study of Week 8 PPT presentation |
9 | Reading into speaking – Using a text to support your ideas; Listening actively Topic - A healthy lifestyle | Study of Week 9 PPT presentation |
10 | Reading into speaking – Exchanging information (clarifying and confirming understanding) Topic - A healthy lifestyle | Study of Week 10 PPT presentation |
11 | Building up a discussion – Referring to what others have said Topic - The influence of the media | Study of Week 11 PPT presentation |
12 | Building up a discussion – Presenting information from charts (referring to data) Topic - The influence of the media | Study of Week 12 PPT presentation |
13 | Seminar skills practice – Leading a seminar | Study of Week 13 PPT presentation |
14 | Review and consolidation | Study of Week 14 PPT presentation |
Resources |
Mc CORMACK, S., WATKINS, J. (2012). English for Academic Study: Speaking Course Book - Edition 2. Garnet Education |
Internet resources, weekly PPT study materials. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | X | |||||
4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | X | |||||
8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |