ACL1005 Developing Speaking Skills IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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
ACL1005 Developing Speaking Skills I Spring
Fall
3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Students will learn to speak English clearly, fluently and with ease. They will become more comfortable in expressing themselves in English.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Recognize and describe various communication styles.
2-Define nonverbal communication.
3-Demonstrate proper techniques when communicating in writing.
4-Demonstrate techniques for improving group communication.
5-Compare and contrast cultural aspects of communication.

Course Content

Discussions and presentations about short stories, plays, poetry and films.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to course. Outline of semester. Survival game – what values do we place on human characteristics?
2) Love and marriage and choices of partners. How do we translate our values into the expression of love? “Happy Endings” by Margaret Atwood Reading.
3) Introduction of partners. Interviewing another student and presenting him/her to the class. Practice of presentation skills. Interview.
4) “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguo. The idea of sacrifice and honor. Discussion of film and characters, themes. Research.
5) Poetry about love, marriage and choices. Selections include Browning, Shakespeare, Sexton and Frost. Reading.
6) “Il Postino” and the poetry of Pablo Neruda. One poet and his vision of love and life. Reading.
7) Presentations of poets and songwriters. Power point presentation of Shakespearean sonnets and various ways of presenting. Powerpoint.
8)
9) “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Values and how we are transformed. Reading.
10) Presentations. Research for presentation.
11) Debates and controversial subjects. Commercials and capitalism and how we are subliminally affected. Research.
12) Presentations. Research.
13) “A Christmas Carol” by Dickens. An adaptation of the novella into a play format. Reading and discussion of themes and characters. Reading.
14) Debates in teams. Research.
15) Final.
16) Final.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Her dönem için ayrı seçilecek kısa eserler, şiirler...
References: Various texts and handouts.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 48 % 10
Quizzes 3 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 2 % 20
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentations / Seminar 2 12 24
Homework Assignments 3 4 12
Quizzes 3 3 9
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 165

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 3
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 4