COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

American Culture and Literature

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR CARL JEFFREY BOON

Offered to

American Culture and Literature

Course Objective

A substantial part of the acquisition and mastery of any language involves competence in spoken communication. This first-year elective course will offer students approaches, strategies, and exercises that will help them gain confidence in public speaking. As the old saying goes, many people fear public speaking more than death; as such, the first part of any public speaking course is to move students beyond fear. They will understand that public speaking is difficult for everyone, and presents unique sets of challenges even for those who are experienced and fluent in written English. This course is important because students, throughout their university courses, will be required to give presentations on research topics and participate in class discussions. For students planning to pursue graduate education in Turkey or abroad, public speaking becomes even more critical, as students may want to attend symposia. Many students must also pass oral exams in their graduate fields of study. For students entering the workforce, public speaking is an aspect of practically every job, from hospitality and sales to business, management, and, of course, teaching. Although we live in a digital age, one in which text is a part of daily life, face-to-face communication will always constitute a significant component of the human experience.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

N/A

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Course lecture.
2. In-class discussion, practice, and preparation.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm, presentation practice, formal presentation.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Students must attend 70% of the classes.
2. Students must participate in class discussion.
3. Students must provide peer review and support.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Carl BOON
carl.boon@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 10-12
Wednesday 10-12

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes