Music
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MSC460

Course Name:

Diction Information

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ERHAN ÖZDEMİR

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. FATMA NURİYE ERACAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make students understand the importance of diction for effective communication, to develop accurate and impressive speaking skills, to teach the use of body language and tone of voice, and to help them create a safe and effective communication style.
Course Content:	Learning correct and impressive speaking techniques. Understanding the effective use of body language. Controlling the use of tone and emphasis. Increasing public speaking confidence.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Learning correct and impressive speaking techniques.
2) Understanding the effective use of body language.
3) Controlling the use of tone and emphasis.
4) Controlling the use of tone and emphasis. Increasing public speaking confidence.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Instrument and Body Relationship	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
2)	The word meaning of diction, the importance of correct diction, effective communication	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
3)	Verbal Expression Skills	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
4)	Correct and effective speech, stress, intonation, speed and pauses	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
5)	Voice and Breathing Techniques	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
6)	Use of diaphragm, breathing techniques, correct use of voice	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
7)	Speech Rate and Rhythm	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
8)	The importance of speaking rate, creating rhythm, balance of speed and rhythm	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
9)	Correct Pronunciation and Accent	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
10)	Pronunciation errors, effects of accent, correct pronunciation	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
11)	Body Language and Gestures	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
12)	The effect of body language on speech, correct use of gestures and facial expressions	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
13)	Presentation and Communication Skills	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
14)	Public speaking, presentation techniques, effective communication	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları öğrencilere ders saatinde temin edilecektir.
References:	"The Articulate Voice: An Introduction to Voice and Diction" - Lynn K. Wells

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2)	To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3)	By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4)	To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5)	By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6)	To build aesthetic awareness
7)	To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music	2
8)	To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9)	To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10)	To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Oral Examination
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	16	% 0
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	1	16
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			18