Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
This course aims to promote students’ verbal and non-verbal oral
communication skills in a variety of settings in interpersonal, group
and public speaking contexts.
Course Content:
The purpose of this course is to help students improve their verbal
communication skills using appropriate expressions and strategies
for various verbal communication situations; developing the ability
to express emotions and thoughts effectively through dialogue,
presentation, and discussion activities; development of speaking
and listening comprehension skills using current, original, audio
visual, audiovisual materials.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program outcomes |
Teaching
Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| To use language in an effective way as a means of communication in planned and unplanned settings | 19 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | E,F |
| To develop a speech outline for a better organization of their ideas, | 11 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | E,F |
| To develop arguments in a clear and logical manner | 19 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, | E,F |
| To develop critical listening skills and concepts | 19 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | E,F |
| To work in pair and group tasks in a collaborative way | 19 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | E,F |
To deliver a speech based on the principles of
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11 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | E,F |
Course Flow
| Week | Dates | Activities | Assignments/Performances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Oct. 2-6 | - Course Overview - Getting to know each other (Find someone who...) |
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| Week 2 | Oct. 9-13 | - Giving your first speech | 1st Performance: Introductory Speech (Presenting Yourself) |
| Week 3 | Oct. 16-20 | - Organizing the body of the speech (Chapter 8) | 2nd Performance: Music Lyric Speech |
| Week 4 | Oct. 23-27 | - Beginning and Ending the Speech (Chapter 9) - Outlining the Speech (Chapter 10) |
3rd Performance: Personal Accomplishment Speech |
| Week 5 | Oct. 30-Nov. 3 | - Delivery (Chapter 12) - Using Visual Aids (Chapter 13) |
4th Performance: Newspaper Article Commentary Speech |
| Week 6 | Nov. 6-10 | - Speaking to Inform (Chapter 14) | 5th Performance: Informative Speech Presentations on Object/Process |
| Week 7 | Nov. 13-17 | - Informative Speech | 5th Performance: Informative Speech Presentations on Event/Concept |
| Week 8 | Nov. 21-24 | Midterm Week | |
| Week 9 | Nov. 27-Dec. 1 | - Speaking to Persuade (Chapter 15) | 5th Performance: Informative Speech Presentations on Event/Concept/Object/Process |
| Week 10 | Dec. 4-8 | - Persuasive Speech | 6th Performance: Persuasive Speech Presentations on Fact/Value |
| Week 11 | Dec. 11-15 | - Persuasive Speech | 6th Performance: Persuasive Speech Presentations on Policy |
| Week 12 | Dec. 18-22 | - Persuasive Speech | 6th Performance: Persuasive Speech Presentations on Policy |
| Week 13 | Dec. 25-29 | - Speaking on Special Occasions (Chapter 17) | Assignment Due: Rhetorical Criticism Essay 7th Performance: Commemorative Speeches (Tribute, Dedication, etc.) |
| Week 14 | Jan. 1-5 | - Wrap-up | 7th Performance Continued |
| Finals | Jan. 8, 2024 | Final Exams |
Recommended Sources
| Resource | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Textbook | Lucas, E. Stephen. (2009). The Art of Public Speaking (10th Edition). New York: McGraw Hill Publishing Co. (TAPS) | - |
| Additional Resource 1 | "17 Commencement Speeches by Awesome Comedians" | Huffington Post Link |
| Additional Resource 2 | "20 Most-Watched TED Talks to Date" | TED Blog Link |
| Additional Resource 3 | TED Talks | TED Link |
| Additional Resource 4 | "40 Persuasive Speeches" | HighSpark Link |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | PDFs, worksheets, PPTs |
| Assignments | In-class Performances |
| Exams | Final Exam |
Assessment
| Component | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| In-class Practice Speeches | 25 (5 speeches x 5) | - Accurate use of language - Effective use of body language - Intonation & speed - Original content - Outline/report |
| Informative Speech | 15 | |
| Persuasive Speech | 15 | |
| Peer Speech Evaluations | 5 (2 x 2.5) | |
| Self-evaluation | 10 (2 x 5) | |
| Rhetorical Essay | 10 | |
| Final Exam | 20 | |
| Total | 100 |
Assessment
| In-term Studies | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| In-class Speaking Tasks | 5 | 20 |
| Informative Speech Task | 1 | 15 |
| Persuasive Speech Task | 1 | 15 |
| Peer Evaluation | 2 | 5 |
| Self-evaluation | 2 | 10 |
| Rhetorical Essay | 1 | 15 |
| Total In-term Studies | 80 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 |
| Overall Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have a command of the concepts about education and the structure and operation of the Turkish education system. | x | |||||
| 2 | To benefit from the developmental and learning psychology approaches in providing educational development and in knowing the basic domains of educational sciences. | x | |||||
| 3 | To be able to evaluate and implement the scientific methods in the field of English language education and teaching. | x | |||||
| 4 | To be able to select, evaluate and implement the efficiency of ready-made course materials according to students’ age, language and proficiency level, interests, and learning characteristics. | x | |||||
| 5 | To be able to use information and communication technologies efficiently in English education and teaching. | x | |||||
| 6 | To recognize the literary texts such as short story, poem, and novel in English and to be able to use them in teaching language skills. | x | |||||
| 7 | To understand the properties and structure of human language and to be able to use them in language teaching. | x | |||||
| 8 | To be able to develop original materials in order to enhance language skills. | x | |||||
| 9 | To be aware of language learning properties of different age groups and to be able to use language teaching methods in line with these properties. | x | |||||
| 10 | To know and to apply the basic theories, principles and methods about teaching English as a foreign language. | x | |||||
| 11 | To be able to use English at the levels of reaching information, sharing it orally and written form and in production. | x | |||||
| 12 | To grasp and to apply the social, cultural and societal responsibilities. | x | |||||
| 13 | To prepare a lesson plan taking the students’ needs, language proficiencies, age, intelligence types and learning styles into account and by using the proper instructional technology. | x | |||||
| 14 | To be able to organize and apply activities aimed at enabling students to use English grammar and vocabulary effectively. | x | |||||
| 15 | To be able to organize and apply activities that will develop the students’ reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in English. | x | |||||
| 16 | To be able to evaluate measurement and evaluation tools and English instruction methods in terms of usefulness, validity and reliability. | x | |||||
| 17 | To know the scientific research methods necessary for his/her personal and academic development and to have the ability to apply them in the school context. | x | |||||
| 18 | To know the theoretical and applied linguistics concepts and to use language teaching methods in the light of these theories and concepts. | x | |||||
| 19 | To develop writing, listening, reading and speaking skills in English | x | |||||
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
| Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including exam week: 28 total course hours) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice Speeches | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Informative & Persuasive Speeches | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Essay | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Hours for Off-the-Classroom Study (Pre-study, practice, preparation) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 126 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |