ISL5621 Presentation and SpeechBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISL5621 Presentation and Speech Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course has the aim of enabling individuals to make better and more efficient speeches. With this course, students will learn to become better presenters, becoming competent and persuasive speakers. Such talents will immensely benefit the individuals in their search for becoming leaders in politics, businesses and other fields.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
With this course,the student will acquire basic competencies of presentation, persuasion and efficient speaking. Such talents will immensely benefit the individuals in their search for becoming leaders in politics, businesses and other fields.

Course Content

Lively and efficient speaking will be studied in detail, which is needed in every fields of life. Also, concepts such as body language and creating a positive image will be analyzed and basic training will be given to students.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of oratory and presentation Reading
2) Identifying and analyzing audience Reading
3) Speaking Techniques I Reading
4) Speaking Techniques II Reading
5) Presentation techniques Reading
6) Body language Reading
7) Mid term Reading
8) Image Reading
9) Topophobia Reading
10) Domain based speech I Reading
11) Domain Based Speech II Reading
12) Case Study Reading
13) Case Study Reading
14) Overview Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: HİTABET ‘KONUŞMA SANATI’ - NEJAT MUALLİMOĞLU
ETKİLİ VE GÜZEL KONUŞMA SANATI - SIRRI ER
KAZANDIRAN BEDEN DİLİ - Dr. ZÜLFİKAR ÖZKAN
References: SUNUM - BANU GÖKÇÜL

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 13 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.