TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Assistant Professor Beste Nigar Erdem
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will learn to prepeare a presentetion using visual and audial instruments. 2) Will learn the techniques of summarizing a presentation and asking questions effectively. 3) Will experience prepearing presentation with small groups.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	The aim of this course is to help students develop their oral communication skills, specifically public speaking skills. In this course student are trained in adapting a message to a particular audience, and supporting ideas clearly and logically, and delivering an effective message with confidence and enthusiasm.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week The most common presentation mistakes: Discussion through examples 2nd Week Class speeches and discussions 3rd Week Pre-presentation preparation: Analyzing the audience 4th Week How to become a better listener, overcoming barriers for effective listening, ethical responsibilities of a listener 5th Week The techniques of effective speech 6th Week How to build your first speech in presentations? Discussion through examples 7th Week Use of body language and voice in presentations 8th Week Mid-term 9th Week How to prepare for a presentation? How to use text and visuals in presentation? 10th Week Informative speeches 11th Week Persuasive speech 12th Week Final speeches 13th Week Final speeches 14th Week Final speeches
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Lucas, Stephen E. (2004). The art of public speaking. (8th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill. Bradbury, Andrew (2006). Başarılı Sunum Teknikleri. İstanbul: Kaizen Yayıncılık / İş Dünyası Dizisi. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007313564x/student_view0/index.html
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Presentation,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Presentation of Case Study 1 50 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 0 0 0 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 5 3 15 Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework Presentation (including preperation) 1 25 25 Research 5 3 15 Performance Practice 5 3 15 Total Workload 149 Total Workload / 30 4,96 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No