MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT1105 Oral Communication Skills I Fall 2 0 2 2
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor ALİ ÖZTÜFEKÇİ
Course Objectives: 1. To give students practical English-speaking experience in a controlled setting.
2. To help students gain speech confidence and/or reduce communication apprehension.
3. To understand the nature of the speech communication process.
4. To develop the use of language, voice, and nonverbal symbols.
5. To help students critically analyze and evaluate their own and others’ speeches in a more effective way.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who complete this course;
1. have a deeper understanding of components that govern oral speech such as vowel/consonant quality, stress, intonation, and weak vs. strong forms.
2. With this knowledge, they will be able to identify factors that distinguish oral speech from written speech.
3. Key learning outcomes include students' ability to analyze these concepts in others' speech
4. Successful students will also be able to apply this analysis to their own oral communication.

Course Content

The first portion of ELT 1105 focuses on a variety of practical sessions which allow students to analyze both successful and unsuccessful communication. Building on their familiarity with this content, students learn about the organization of speech at various levels and apply it to their own speech. Social factors of speech also receive emphasis, including the importance of both audience and context.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course/Syllabus overview; What is communication?
1) Informative Speech Presentations
1) Informative Speech Presentations
2) Types of Communication; Pronunciation intro
3) Autobiographical Presentations
4) Reading Analysis and Discussion Methods
5) News Article Summary and Critical Assessment Presentations
6) Asking Questions;Impromptu Speech Methods
7) Impromptu Speeches
8) Informative Speech Introduction
9) Informative Speech Methods and Outlining
10) Informative Speech Presentations
11) Informative Speech Presentations
12) Reasoning and Arguing
13) The Art of Debate
14) Debates

Sources

Course Notes: Lucas, E. S.(2001-7th Edition). The Art of Public Speaking. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Avery, P. & Ehrlich, S. (1992). Teaching American English Pronunciation. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. Kelly, G. (2000). How to Teach Pronunciation. Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.
References: Lucas, E. S.(2001-7th Edition). The Art of Public Speaking. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Avery, P. & Ehrlich, S. (1992). Teaching American English Pronunciation. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. Kelly, G. (2000). How to Teach Pronunciation. Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 13 % 60
Presentation 1 % 15
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 25
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 75
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 25
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 3 1 3
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 10 1 10
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution