TURK103 ORAL COMMUNICATION

Course Code:6420103
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):2 (2.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:3.0
Department:Turkish Language
Language of Instruction:Turkish
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer TUĞBA AYHAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will

  • use language effectively and fluently
  • know Turkish language's pronunciation features
  • discuss a matter in a speech
  • apply effective presentation techniques.

Course Content

Written expression; composition and punctuation rules; types of written expression; colloquial, literary, scientific and official language; criticism; researching and using sources; classroom exercises and discussions concerning all the subjects.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • recognize importance of language and communication in individual and social life
  • realize relations between language and thought.
  • comprehend a composition that they listen, read and watch
  • express the opinions and feelings clearly as in speaking
  • use correct language vocabulary, structures in oral communication
  • speak Turkish language keeping the rules of stress and intonation
  • use body language in accordance with the speech
  • pay attention to audience's interest and expectation during communication
  • listen a speech paying attention to politeness and context
  • evaluates the speech according to different context and points of view
  • prepared to speak to the community at panel, forum, conversation, meeting etc.