Description of Individual Course Units
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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 Türkiye 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 |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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Recomended or Required Reading |
N/A |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1. Course lecture. |
Assessment Methods |
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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. |
Contact Details for the Lecturer(s) |
Öğr. Gör. Carl BOON |
Office Hours |
Monday 10-12 |
Work Placement(s) |
None |
Workload Calculation |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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