Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Verbal Communication Skills 1 İÖZ107 English Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN (Güz)
Goals To communicate improvisational thoughts and ideas in a formal or non-formal setting and to share information about a specific topic.
Course Content Development of verbal communication skills using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; developing the ability to express emotions and thoughts effectively through dialogue, presentation, and discussion activities; using current, original, visual, audio and audiovisual materials.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will share knowledge and generate impromptu opinions in oral form
2 Students will overcome the fear of speaking in English in front of a crowd
3 Students will comprehend, assimilate, and apply interesting facts, stimulating quotes, and multi-sourced texts to formulate new ideas and opinions
4 Students will demonstrate an active role in extended communicative tasks, with the express goal of using it in the real world
5 Students will improve the use of supra-segmental features, such as pronunciation and intonation, as well as grammatical structures to further develop fluency and general communication
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Information on the course content, introductory activities Other Activities, Interview
2. Week Speed-introduction with the whole class Other Activities, Interview
3. Week How to improve language skills Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week How to get the best out of university education Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Interview
5. Week 4-3-2 technique to talk through a topic Interview, Practice, Research
6. Week Devil's Advocate Activity for Debate Preparation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Other Activities
7. Week Free Discussion as an Exam Preparation Interview, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Discussion Language Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Persuasive Language for Debating Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities
11. Week Debate Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Debate Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities
13. Week Would you rather? Free talk Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week Poem Recital for pronunciation Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 He/she speaks English very well and is knowledgable about the concepts related to English language teaching and its pedagogy.
1 He/she speaks English very well and is knowledgable about the concepts related to English language teaching and its pedagogy.
4 He/she develops appropriate teaching materials, taking the students' needs into consideration.
5 He/she collaborates with other English teachers, participates in various organizations and conferences and follows the recent literature on language teaching.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 5 3 4 4
PY4 4 5 3 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • British Council: Teaching English. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk; Maley, Alan and Alan Duff. Drama Techniques: A Resource Book of Communication Activities for Language Teachers. 3rd Edition. Cambridge University Press 2005; Voice of America: https://learningenglish.voanews.com
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 1 Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 1 Ödev 10.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 1 Sunum 50.00
Toplam 100.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 2 Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 2 Ödev 10.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ammar TEKİN GRUP 2 Sunum 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 2 26
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 4 2.7 10.8
Research 4 2.55 10.2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0