TDS2014 Diction and Effective SpeakingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4