TDS2014 Diction and Effective SpeakingBahçeşehir 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
TDS2014 Diction and Effective Speaking Spring 2 0 2 3
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 : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Archive
Course Objectives: With this course, students will gain competencies in effective speech

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.To use the correct breathing techniques
2.To use the organs of speech
3.Environment, and the people making speeches in accordance with
4.Body language, facial expressions and gestures to ensure personal development
5.Solutions to problems that may occur during a conversation
6.Prevent articulation disorders
7.Gain confidence when delivering presentations
8.Correct use of Turkish
9.Ability of the diversity of expression
10.The development of oral communication

Course Content

The art of diction, sound and importance of breathing, tone and sound bending

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction None
2) Communication concept and process None
3) Types of communication None
4) Basic concepts of speech and the elements that make up speech None
5) Diction definition and properties None
6) Speech errors and speech disorders None
7) MIDTERM None
8) Characteristics of speaker and listener, types of speech and basic principles of speech None
9) Student presentations None
10) Student presentations None
11) Student presentations None
12) Student presentations None
13) Student presentations None
14) Student presentations None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ahmet Akçay, Sami Baskın, Etkinliklerle Hafta Hafta Konuşma Eğitimi, Ankara, Anı Yayıncılık, 2017.
Sağlık Çalışanları İçin Genel İletişim, ed. Nilay Gemlik, R.Özgür Çatar, Ankara, Nobel Kitabevi, 2019.
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 66

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.