| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Effective Communication Skills |
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| Course Code |
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YDI113 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Lecturer MÜNİRE GÜL SEKİTMEZ BİÇER
Assoc.Prof.Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ
Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN BEDİR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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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 and applies active listening
Raises the awarness of the ´´self´´ and the ´´others´´
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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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. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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R1 classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
To introduce the students course goals, content and the materials. |
analyzing related sources |
brainstorming
lecture |
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2 |
definition of human communication and different commun ication contexts.
paper submission |
revising the related chapter and learning terms |
brainstorming
lecture |
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3 |
modelling different different communication contexts on daily and in-class basis and a related homework |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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4 |
factors affecting and breaking communication
paper submission |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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5 |
modelling factors affecting or breaking communication in real situations and a related homework |
revising related chapter |
braintorming
lecture
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6 |
Homework |
Revising related resources |
braintorming
lecture
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7 |
Definition and rules of active listening, revising models
Paper submission |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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8 |
Midterm |
Revision |
Sit-down exam |
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9 |
Modelling active listening contexts in real life situations and a related homework |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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10 |
The importance and the contribution of ´´self awarness ´´to communication
paper submission |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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11 |
modelling the contribution of ´´ self awarness´´ to comunication and a related homework |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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12 |
basics of nonverbal communication
paper submission |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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13 |
modelling basics of non-verbal communication and a related homework |
revising related chapter |
brainstorming
lecture |
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14 |
Review |
Review |
Discussion |
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15 |
Homework |
Revising related resources |
brainstorming lecture |
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16/17 |
Final |
Revision |
Sit-down exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines literary terms. |
0 |
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2 |
Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. |
2 |
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3 |
Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. |
3 |
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4 |
Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. |
4 |
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5 |
Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. |
0 |
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6 |
Students list testing and assessment methods. |
0 |
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7 |
Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. |
0 |
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8 |
Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. |
0 |
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9 |
Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students
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0 |
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10 |
Adapts and develops materials according to needs. |
0 |
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11 |
Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. |
0 |
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12 |
Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. |
0 |
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13 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. |
0 |
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14 |
Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. |
0 |
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15 |
Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. |
0 |
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16 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. |
0 |
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17 |
Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. |
0 |
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18 |
Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. |
0 |
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19 |
Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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