| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
|
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Uncerstand the necessity of effective oral presentation.
- Prepare plans for oral presentations.
- Use research methods and techniques when preparing oral presentations.
- Develop the self-confidence necessary for oral presentation.
- Make various (unprepared and prepared) oral presentations and learn to use visual materials effectively in presentations.
- Recognize and understands oral presentation terminology.
- Learn effective communication techniques in oral presentation.
- Answer questions that are likely to be asked in a job interview (Where did you graduate from? Why should we hire you? etc.).
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
| Course Description | This course aims to improve the ability of speaking English, the skills of preparing and planning, and the ability of presenting oral presentations in front of an audience. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction, information about the course structure |
|
2nd Week |
Speaking practice (last week/most recent holiday) |
|
3rd Week |
Speaking practice (films) |
|
4th Week |
Speaking practice (food studies) |
|
5th Week |
Speaking practice (documentaries) |
|
6th Week |
Student presentation and participation (historical events) |
|
7th Week |
Speaking practice (technical topics) |
|
8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
|
9th Week |
Speaking practice (job interview preparation) |
|
10th Week |
Speaking practice (job interview preparation) |
|
11th Week |
Job interview practice |
|
12th Week |
Speaking practice (traditions) |
|
13th Week |
Reading comprehension exercise (current topics) |
|
14th Week |
Revision |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Zarefsky, David. Public Speaking: Strategies for Success. Boston: Pearson, 2014. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
- Lecture
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
33 |
33 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
33 |
33 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 180 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 6 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
|
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Work Placement(s) | No |