Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2ETI 104Oral Communication Skills II3+0+036 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program English Translation and Interpretation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Our social world is built through communication. Strong communication skills enable us to develop in our occupations, as well as build and maintain connections and participate in civic activities in our communities. Our public and private lives are affected by communication in every way. The role of communication in translation, especially in interpreting, is of utmost importance. Body language, intonation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and diction are indispensable qualities that every student in the translation department must acquire before graduating. Apart from this, the role of ethics in communication, by which a person uses language in a way guided by their morals and values, is also important. This course, therefore, aims to introduce students of translation and interpreting studies to the major social and linguistic aspects of communication.
Course Content
Course Methods and Techniques The course is shaped by using speaking skills in a discussion environment and covering topics related to speaking skills.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( ETI 103 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Alpaslan ACAR
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Stephen E. Lucas. The Art of Public Speaking.
Michael Osborn. Public Speaking.
Adrian Wallwork. Discussion A-Z Advanced Resource Book for Speaking Activities.
Martin Bygate. Speaking.
Leon Fletcher. How to Design and Deliver a Speech.
Clella Jaffe. Public Speaking: A Cultural Perspective.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 35
Assignment 1 % 25
Total
2
% 60

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 10 20
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 6 10 60
Mid-terms 2 14 28
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will develop skills for expressing themselves efficiently in the target language
2 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will improve their English communication skills
3 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will present their ideas and opinions properly in a public speech.
4 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will acknowledge the importance of grammar, pronunciation, stress, articulation, intonation, and vocabulary and employ these in their speeches
5 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will generate strategies to cope with stage fright
6 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will be familiar with the types of speeches and will be able to choose the correct one for their speech

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction. Types of Communication. Communication Skills
2 Body language: facial expressions, gestures. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
3 Body language: facial expressions, gestures. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers Films and plays
4 Body language: facial expressions, gestures. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers Exercises
5 The importance of intonation and pronunciation in communication. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
6 The importance of intonation and pronunciation in communication. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
7 The importance of intonation and pronunciation in communication. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
8 Midterm Exam
9 The role of diction in communication. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
10 The role of diction in communication continues. Text-based discussions.
11 The role of diction in communication continues. Text-based discussions.
12 Communication ethics. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
13 Communication ethics. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
14 Communication ethics. Text-based discussions. Students’ Presentations and Opinion Papers
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 3 3 2 3 2 4 1 3 3 5 2
C1 5 4 5 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 3
C2 5 4 4 4 4 2 4 3 2 3 4 2
C3 4 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 4 4 3
C4 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 2
C5 5 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 2 3 1 3
C6 5 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant