TURK305 ORAL COMMUNICATION

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

Language, its definition and importance, relations between speaking and thinking, developing the comprehension and expression ability; language and culture relations, listening and importance, effective listening; reading, its importance and functions; reading types; expression and its rules,
expression units, types, forms and means; oral expression and types of oral expression; fluent, correct and effective speaking, body language; classroom exercises and discussions.

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.