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 | |