To help students develop better oral communication skills through structured exposure to diverse listening and speaking activities on real-life situations whereby students improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and oral skills of synthesis.
Course Content
This course contains; Skills of prediction, summary, and recognize emphasis.,Supporting opinions and inferring main ideas.,Use of reductions and contractions, and passive voice.,Main ideas vs. supporting details; analyzing similarities and differences.,Using examples to support opinions; identifying thought groups.,Morphology, word classes, morphemes and morpheme types, morphemes and phonology, Recognizing supporting details, and analyzing problems.,Strategies to interrupt and ask for clarifications; proposing solutions to problems.,Inferring from contextual cluesi, use of present unreal conditionals,Summarizing key information and use of supporting examples.,Asking for and giving examples, and constructing arguments.,Identifying speaker’s attitude and inferring word meaning from context.,Use of reported speech and reporting verbs.,Revisions and assessment..
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will gain advanced communication skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 6, 9
A, D
1.1. Will be able to understand complex subjects and express them clearly.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
1.2. Will be able to engage in effective communication using advanced argumentation techniques.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
2. Will develop in the context of verbal communication technologies and media.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
A, D
2.1. Will be able to effectively use digital communication tools.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
2.2. Will be able to stay updated on current developments in media and communication.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
3. Will gain public speaking skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 6, 9
A, D
3.1. Will be able to address larger audiences by enhancing their public speaking experiences.
11, 21, 5
3.2. Will be able to gain skills in stage performance and effective voice control in verbal communication.
11, 21, 5
4. Will develop in the areas of business communication and leadership.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
A, D
4.1. Will be able to advance their business communication skills by assuming leadership roles in the business world.
11, 15, 21, 6
4.2. Will be able to contribute to decision-making processes by enhancing strategic communication skills in business meetings.
11, 15, 21, 6
5. Will develop in the areas of diversity and cultural communication.
10, 11, 16, 21, 6, 9
A, D
5.1. Will increase cultural sensitivity by engaging in in-depth communication with individuals from diverse cultures.
11, 15, 21, 9
5.2. Will be able to manage cultural diversity in the global business world and succeed in international communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Skills of prediction, summary, and recognize emphasis.
2
Supporting opinions and inferring main ideas.
3
Use of reductions and contractions, and passive voice.
4
Main ideas vs. supporting details; analyzing similarities and differences.
5
Using examples to support opinions; identifying thought groups.
6
Morphology, word classes, morphemes and morpheme types, morphemes and phonology
7
Recognizing supporting details, and analyzing problems.
8
Strategies to interrupt and ask for clarifications; proposing solutions to problems.
9
Inferring from contextual cluesi, use of present unreal conditionals
10
Summarizing key information and use of supporting examples.
11
Asking for and giving examples, and constructing arguments.
12
Identifying speaker’s attitude and inferring word meaning from context.
13
Use of reported speech and reporting verbs.
14
Revisions and assessment.
Resources
-Ferree, Tess and Kim Sanabria (2015) NorthStar Listening & Speaking 4. Fourth Edition. New York: Pearson Education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
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.
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
12
1
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 COMMUNICATION YSKILLS II
-
Spring 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. Celal SARIOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Hasan Tansu DİNÇER
Assistant(s)
Aim
To help students develop better oral communication skills through structured exposure to diverse listening and speaking activities on real-life situations whereby students improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and oral skills of synthesis.
Course Content
This course contains; Skills of prediction, summary, and recognize emphasis.,Supporting opinions and inferring main ideas.,Use of reductions and contractions, and passive voice.,Main ideas vs. supporting details; analyzing similarities and differences.,Using examples to support opinions; identifying thought groups.,Morphology, word classes, morphemes and morpheme types, morphemes and phonology, Recognizing supporting details, and analyzing problems.,Strategies to interrupt and ask for clarifications; proposing solutions to problems.,Inferring from contextual cluesi, use of present unreal conditionals,Summarizing key information and use of supporting examples.,Asking for and giving examples, and constructing arguments.,Identifying speaker’s attitude and inferring word meaning from context.,Use of reported speech and reporting verbs.,Revisions and assessment..
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will gain advanced communication skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 6, 9
A, D
1.1. Will be able to understand complex subjects and express them clearly.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
1.2. Will be able to engage in effective communication using advanced argumentation techniques.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
2. Will develop in the context of verbal communication technologies and media.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
A, D
2.1. Will be able to effectively use digital communication tools.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
2.2. Will be able to stay updated on current developments in media and communication.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
3. Will gain public speaking skills.
10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 6, 9
A, D
3.1. Will be able to address larger audiences by enhancing their public speaking experiences.
11, 21, 5
3.2. Will be able to gain skills in stage performance and effective voice control in verbal communication.
11, 21, 5
4. Will develop in the areas of business communication and leadership.
10, 11, 16, 6, 9
A, D
4.1. Will be able to advance their business communication skills by assuming leadership roles in the business world.
11, 15, 21, 6
4.2. Will be able to contribute to decision-making processes by enhancing strategic communication skills in business meetings.
11, 15, 21, 6
5. Will develop in the areas of diversity and cultural communication.
10, 11, 16, 21, 6, 9
A, D
5.1. Will increase cultural sensitivity by engaging in in-depth communication with individuals from diverse cultures.
11, 15, 21, 9
5.2. Will be able to manage cultural diversity in the global business world and succeed in international communication.
11, 15, 21, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Skills of prediction, summary, and recognize emphasis.
2
Supporting opinions and inferring main ideas.
3
Use of reductions and contractions, and passive voice.
4
Main ideas vs. supporting details; analyzing similarities and differences.
5
Using examples to support opinions; identifying thought groups.
6
Morphology, word classes, morphemes and morpheme types, morphemes and phonology
7
Recognizing supporting details, and analyzing problems.
8
Strategies to interrupt and ask for clarifications; proposing solutions to problems.
9
Inferring from contextual cluesi, use of present unreal conditionals
10
Summarizing key information and use of supporting examples.
11
Asking for and giving examples, and constructing arguments.
12
Identifying speaker’s attitude and inferring word meaning from context.
13
Use of reported speech and reporting verbs.
14
Revisions and assessment.
Resources
-Ferree, Tess and Kim Sanabria (2015) NorthStar Listening & Speaking 4. Fourth Edition. New York: Pearson Education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
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.
