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Course Description Course Name : Effective Communication Skills Course Code : YDA309 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SİLVİA ZİNZADE AKINCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the definition of human communication and different contexts Analyzes different contexts on classroom and daily basis Learns the factors affecting or breaking communication Learns ang applies active listening Raise the awarness of the ´´self´´ and the ´´others´´ Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to create awarness on the nature of factors affecting human communication towards the goal of gaining students better communication skills both as individuals and as future teachers. It introduces the concept of human communication at various levels ranging from ´´ intrapersonal´´ to ´´group´´ communication skills. Course Contents : Definition of human communication, modelling and defining different types of communication contexts, analyzing factors affecting communication and modelling different types of communication contexts on daily and classroom basis. 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 Express thoughts clearly, understand oral reports Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 2 Conduct an interview Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 3 Represent their own views in a comment Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 4 Writing well-structured texts Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 5 Understand and use slang and idioms Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 6 Understand lectures and debates, describe in detail issues Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 7 Moderating discussions, participate in negotiations Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 Describe experiences and feelings Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 10 Allusive and differentiate emotional Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 11 Argue and respond to statements Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 12 Communication in teaching Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 13 Communication in teaching Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 14 Communication in Tourism Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 15 Business communication Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brain stroming 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Levy-Hillerich, D., 2005: Kommunikation im Tourismus. Cornelsen Verlag. Berlin  Buhlmann, R.; Fearns, A.; Leimbacher, E.: Wirtschaftsdeutsch von A-Z. Langenscheid Verlag. Berlin  Eismann, V. , 2006: Erfolgreich bei Praesentationen. Cornelsen Verlag. Berlin  Hering, A.; Matussek, M.,1996: Geschaeftakommunikation. Max Hueber Verlag. Ismaning 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. 0 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 3 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 5 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 0 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 0 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 0 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 0 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. 0 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. 0 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 0 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 3 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. 0 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 0 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 0 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 0 * 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