ACL1005 Developing Speaking Skills IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3