WRITTEN AND ORAL EXPRESSION

CGP166

Course Code: CGP166
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the structural, functional, and contextual differences between written and spoken language.
Relates the fundamental concepts of discourse analysis and discourse approach to communication processes.
Applies textuality criteria (coherence, consistency, purposefulness, acceptability, situationality, informativeness, intertextuality) in the text analysis and production process.
Effectively utilizes the stages of the text production process (topic selection, planning, drafting, reviewing, and editing).
Produces texts in different genres (especially informative and academic) while maintaining paragraph and text integrity.
Prepares texts that comply with academic writing and internal communication standards.
Analyzes written texts in terms of structure, content, and discourse to provide a critical evaluation.
Consciously uses the basic elements of effective speaking (emphasis, intonation, pauses, diction, and body language).
Plans, structures, and implements prepared and unprepared speaking processes.
Delivers contextually appropriate and fluent speech in various types of oral communication (presentations, discussions, interviews, etc.).
Delivers well-planned and effective presentations in academic and professional settings.
By critically evaluating written and verbal communication processes, it establishes the relationship between purpose, target audience, and context.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course aims to help students develop effective communication skills in academic and professional contexts by examining the fundamental principles of written and oral communication within a theoretical framework. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand written and oral expression as a holistic communication process; produce clear, coherent, and purposeful texts; deliver high-quality oral presentations; and critically evaluate communication processes.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction and Communication
2^nd Week	Features of Spoken Language
3^rd Week	Fundamentals of Effective Speaking
4^th Week	Voice Use and Diction
5^th Week	Prepared Speaking
6^th Week	Unprepared Speaking
7^th Week	Academic and Professional Presentations
8^th Week	Midterm Exam (Presentation)
9^th Week	Characteristics of Written Language
10^th Week	Criteria for Textuality I
11^th Week	Criteria for Textuality II
12^th Week	The Writing Process and Paragraphs
13^th Week	Informative and Academic Writing
14^th Week	General Review and Writing Exercises
15^th Week	General Review and Writing Exercises
16^th Week	FINAL EXAM

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Aktaş, Ş., & Gündüz, O. (2009). Yazılı ve Sözlü Anlatım. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
2. Bayrav, S., & Yerguz, İ. (2002). Okuma, Anlama, Yorumlama: Bir Yaklaşım Denemesi. Multilingual Yabancı Dil Yayınları.
3. Beyreli, L., & diğerleri. (2006). Yazılı ve Sözlü Anlatım. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
4. Demir, N., & Yılmaz, E. (Ed.). (2010). Türk Dili: Yazılı ve Sözlü Anlatım. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
5. Güncel Türkçe Sözlük ve Yazım Kılavuzu. Türk Dil Kurumu. http://www.tdk.gov.tr
6. Kavcar, C., & diğerleri. (2009). Yazılı ve Sözlü Anlatım. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
7. Kolektif (2013). Türk dili sözlü ve yazılı anlatım el kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
8. Ong, W. J. (2013). Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür: Sözün Teknolojileşmesi. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
9. Özdemir, E. (2004). Sözlü-yazılı Anlatım Sanatı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
10. Özdemir, E. (2010). Güzel ve Etkili Konuşma Sanatı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
11. Tansel, F. A. (1978). İyi ve Doğru Yazma Usulleri. İstanbul.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Presentation
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Assignment	1	20
Oral Exam	1	30
Other	1	10
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	2	28
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	8	8
Presentation (including preperation)	1	20	20
Performance Practice	1	20	20
Total Work Load			147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7	LO8	LO9	LO10	LO11	LO12
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K3	X				X	X		X		X	X
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