To develop students' listening and speaking skills in the framework of business, media studies, scientific studies, psychological studies and artistic/design studies and to enable students to express their ideas effectively in English.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the objectives and the material,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business/market research.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business world / business ethics.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of trends in media use.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of the changing music industry.,Improvement of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / Placebo Effect.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / artificial intelligence studies.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / peer relations.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / intelligence tests.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of artistic studies / Graffiti Art.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of design-based studies.,Practicing English listening and speaking skills by watching specialized videos in class.,Practicing English listening and speaking skills in class with the help of discussion questions on the topics learned.,Revision of topics / exam practice..
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to actively use newly learned words, expressions and idioms when speaking English.
10, 12, 16, 19, 20, 6, 9
A
1.1 Will be able to develop smooth, fluent and well-structured oral communication skills.
11, 15, 21, 9
1.2. Will be able to use non-verbal communication tools such as eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions in verbal communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
2. Will use language effectively and flexibly in social and professional settings.
10, 12, 16, 19, 20, 6, 9
A
2.1 Will be able to understand long speeches and lectures.
11, 15, 21
2.2. Will be able to use appropriate language and style for business meetings and professional communication.
11, 15, 21
3. Will gain critical thinking and analytical skills.
10, 11, 16, 6, 8, 9
A
3.1. Will be able to improve argumentation skills in verbal communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
3.2. Will be able to listen to and understand opposing viewpoints.
11, 15, 21
4. Will improve in business communication skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 5, 6, 9
A
4.1. Will be able to use appropriate language and style for business meetings and professional communication.
11, 15, 21
4.2. Will be able to express ideas clearly and effectively in the workplace.
11, 15, 21
5. Will gain cultural sensitivity and diversity
10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to effectively communicate with individuals from different cultures.
11, 15, 21, 9
5.2. Will be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in various communities and work environments.
11, 15, 21, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of the objectives and the material
2
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business/market research.
3
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business world / business ethics.
4
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of trends in media use.
5
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of the changing music industry.
6
Improvement of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / Placebo Effect.
7
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / artificial intelligence studies.
8
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / peer relations.
9
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / intelligence tests.
10
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of artistic studies / Graffiti Art.
11
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of design-based studies.
12
Practicing English listening and speaking skills by watching specialized videos in class.
13
Practicing English listening and speaking skills in class with the help of discussion questions on the topics learned.
14
Revision of topics / exam practice.
Resources
1. Lecture Ready 3, Frazier Laurie and Leeming Shalle,Student edition, Oxford University Press,2013
2. Open Source Ted Talks / Youtube - documentaries
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
X
2
Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory.
X
3
Have knowledge about language and culture theories.
X
4
Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory.
X
5
Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures.
X
6
Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts.
X
7
Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts.
X
8
Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction.
X
9
Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively.
X
10
Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with.
X
11
Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors.
X
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
X
13
Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology.
X
14
Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively.
X
15
Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime.
X
16
Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn.
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
4
56
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
5
70
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
12
12
General Exam
1
18
18
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
156
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(156/30)
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
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS I
-
Fall Semester
4+0
4
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Nimetullah YAŞAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Mehmet Polat TACAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
To develop students' listening and speaking skills in the framework of business, media studies, scientific studies, psychological studies and artistic/design studies and to enable students to express their ideas effectively in English.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the objectives and the material,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business/market research.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business world / business ethics.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of trends in media use.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of the changing music industry.,Improvement of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / Placebo Effect.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / artificial intelligence studies.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / peer relations.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / intelligence tests.,Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of artistic studies / Graffiti Art.,Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of design-based studies.,Practicing English listening and speaking skills by watching specialized videos in class.,Practicing English listening and speaking skills in class with the help of discussion questions on the topics learned.,Revision of topics / exam practice..
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to actively use newly learned words, expressions and idioms when speaking English.
10, 12, 16, 19, 20, 6, 9
A
1.1 Will be able to develop smooth, fluent and well-structured oral communication skills.
11, 15, 21, 9
1.2. Will be able to use non-verbal communication tools such as eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions in verbal communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
2. Will use language effectively and flexibly in social and professional settings.
10, 12, 16, 19, 20, 6, 9
A
2.1 Will be able to understand long speeches and lectures.
11, 15, 21
2.2. Will be able to use appropriate language and style for business meetings and professional communication.
11, 15, 21
3. Will gain critical thinking and analytical skills.
10, 11, 16, 6, 8, 9
A
3.1. Will be able to improve argumentation skills in verbal communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
3.2. Will be able to listen to and understand opposing viewpoints.
11, 15, 21
4. Will improve in business communication skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 5, 6, 9
A
4.1. Will be able to use appropriate language and style for business meetings and professional communication.
11, 15, 21
4.2. Will be able to express ideas clearly and effectively in the workplace.
11, 15, 21
5. Will gain cultural sensitivity and diversity
10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to effectively communicate with individuals from different cultures.
11, 15, 21, 9
5.2. Will be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in various communities and work environments.
11, 15, 21, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of the objectives and the material
2
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business/market research.
3
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of business world / business ethics.
4
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of trends in media use.
5
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of the changing music industry.
6
Improvement of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / Placebo Effect.
7
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of scientific studies / artificial intelligence studies.
8
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / peer relations.
9
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of psychology studies / intelligence tests.
10
Developing listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of artistic studies / Graffiti Art.
11
Development of listening and speaking skills in English within the framework of design-based studies.
12
Practicing English listening and speaking skills by watching specialized videos in class.
13
Practicing English listening and speaking skills in class with the help of discussion questions on the topics learned.
14
Revision of topics / exam practice.
Resources
1. Lecture Ready 3, Frazier Laurie and Leeming Shalle,Student edition, Oxford University Press,2013
2. Open Source Ted Talks / Youtube - documentaries
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
X
2
Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory.
X
3
Have knowledge about language and culture theories.
X
4
Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory.
X
5
Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures.
X
6
Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts.
X
7
Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts.
X
8
Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction.
X
9
Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively.
X
10
Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with.
X
11
Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors.
X
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
X
13
Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology.
X
14
Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively.
X
15
Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime.
X
16
Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn.
