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  Course Description
Course Name : Oral Communication Skills II

Course Code : YDA104

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NİHAT YAVUZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Help students gain the ability to improve his/her orall skills in German.
Be able to express himself/herself in daily communication in German
Talk about a variety of topics in German and express his/her own thougths and ideas.
Discuss about different topics in German.
Gain awareness about current issues.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Help the students improve their oral communication skills in German.

Course Contents : Help the students improve their listening and speaking skills with various activities,and help them practise reading, speaking, and poetry activities based on interaction of the students.

Language of Instruction : Germany

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Talk about daily events. Rhymes and tongue twisters. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 92-93). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
2 Talk about daily events. Rhymes and tongue twisters. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 94-95). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
3 Express opinions and intention on political issues . (listening) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 112-113). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
4 Express opinions and intention on political issues . (listening) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 114-115). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
5 Guessing on various issues, arrange a telephone call. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 116-117). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
6 Guessing on various issues, arrange a telephone call. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 118-119). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
7 Describe cultural habits, comment on modern arts, express creative ideas. (listening) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 136-137). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
8 Mid-term exam Written exam
9 Describe cultural habits, comment on modern arts, express creative ideas. (listening) (revision) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 138-139). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
10 Evaluate artistic achievements. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 140-141). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
11 Evaluate artistic achievements. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 142-143). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
12 Talk about misunderstandings, express tips on language learning. (listening) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 160-161). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
13 Talk about misunderstandings, express tips on language learning. (listening) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 162-163). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
14 Talk about the improvement of language skills of themselves. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 164-165). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
15 Talk about the improvement of language skills of themselves. (speaking) Collection of material on the subject, reading from resources.(Lagune 3, S. 166-167). Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, question and answer, creativity, homework.
16/17 Final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Aufderstrasse, H.; Müller, J.; Storz, T. (2008). Lagune (3), Ismaning: Hueber Verlag.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 3
2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 4
3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 4
4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 4
6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 4
7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 4
8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 3
9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 2
10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 1
11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 2
12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 1
13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 4
14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 4
15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 3
16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 5
17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 2
18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 4
19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 4
20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 102
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08
ECTS Credit: 4