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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS IMT 1001 PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ALEV TISON

Offered to

English Translation and Interpreting Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies (English)

Course Objective

The aim of this course, which provides basis for oral translation, is to help students develop their communication and English speaking skills in different contexts.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   The students learn to establish interpersonal communication. 2   Taking into account their purpose of speaking they are able to express themselves in front of public. 3   They acquire both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 4   They are able to make both individual and group presentations. 5   They are able to practice their grammar and vocabulary by participating in class discussions.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction 2 Effective Communication Process-Individual Development 3 Interpersonal Relationships-Communication Obstacles and Developing Communication-Kinesics 4 Group Communication 5 Persuasion Dynamics, Communication and Attitudes-Interview-Cultural Factors in Interactions 6 Informative Speech 7 Individual Presentations 8 Midterm 9 Group Presentations 10 Individual Presentations (Opening Speech and Vote of Thanks) 11 Discussion (Students will choose the topic) 12 Discussion (Students will choose the topic) 13 Discussion (Students will choose the topic) 14 Individual Presentations (Persuasive Speech)

Recomended or Required Reading

Dimbleby, Richard (1998). More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication. London & New York: Routledge.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures 2. Presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 ASG ASSIGNMENT 3 FIN FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 +ASG * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40 5 RST RESIT 6 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 +FCG * 0.40 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Questions asked in midterm and final exams 2. Homework assignments

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. 70 % class attendance is required. 2. Students should deliver their homework assignments on time. Being absent is not considered an excuse. 3. Assesments will include the midterm and final exams and homework assignments.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 2 26 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52 Preparation for midterm exam 1 7 7 Preparation for final exam 1 9 9 Preparing assignments 10 2 20 Midterm 1 0,5 1 Final 1 0,5 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 116

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 LO.2 LO.3 LO.4 LO.5