ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| English Language Teaching | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
General course introduction information
| Course Code: | IDEP107 | ||||||||
| Course Name: | Oral Communication Skills 1 | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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| Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | Yes | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
| Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ANNA ASIATIDOU | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Öğr.Gör. CEM AKSİNER Dr.Öğr.Üyesi RABİA MAHMOOD Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ANNA ASIATIDOU Öğr.Gör. EMRE SANCAK Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN |
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | At the end of this course, the student will be able to • Express thoughts and emotions effectively using body language. • Create and organize authentic speaking activities • Demonstrate effective use of technology in presentations. • Organize and participate in drama activities. • Research/Organize material, and present informative speeches • Identify and correct fossilized grammar errors. |
| Course Content: | The course focuses on communication-oriented speaking such as discussions, individual presentations and other interactive tasks; formal and informal language; informative and persuasive presentations; supra-segmental features (pitch, stress and intonation); use of audiovisual aids (OHP, power point, posters) and techniques. |
Learning Outcomes
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Lesson Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | • Introduce the course to the students • Syllabus • Discuss Course Outline, Instructor to verify completion Discussion of Syllabus Review the Syllabus Homework: assigned reading for next class session | |
| 2) | • Describe And Recognize the difference between the use of English in formal and informal settings. • Demonstrate an awareness of when to use formal and informal English based on audience and purpose. • Introduction to Formal and Informal Speech Discussion and practice. Homework: assigned reading for next class session | |
| 3) | • Identify the different aspects of body language. • Understand how body language influences communication. • Recognize the importance of non verbal communication. • Identification of Body Language and types of Speech Discussion and drama activities Homework: assigned reading for next class session | |
| 4) | • Recognize that anxiety is normal and be able to use relaxation techniques to help manage their anxiety • Explain why planning for presentations is important. • Understand how content and delivery impact the audience. • List features of effective presentations and explain why they are important. | |
| 5) | • Demonstrate level appropriate language skills to deliver an oral presentation. • Assess their presentation and evaluate peer presentations. • Topic Based Individual Presentation Delivery of presentation and Self-Evaluation Homework: Continue work for Collaborative Presentation. | |
| 6) | • Recognize the value of working collaboratively. • Demonstrate interpersonal skills. • Appreciate the value of positive interdependence. • Collaborative Presentations Listening and Speaking | |
| 7) | • Demonstrate the effectiveness of instructional aids. • Supplement the spoken word. • Develop concepts to improve attitudes and extend appreciation and interests. • Use of Instructional Aids in Presentations Discussion Homework: Continue research and prepare final draft for presentations. | |
| 8) | MID-TERM EXAM • Demonstrate level appropriate language skills to deliver an oral presentation. Topic Based Individual Presentation Individual Study Continue research and prepare final draft for presentations. | |
| 9) | • Increase awareness of non-verbal forms of expression through drama • Distinguish between different bodily forms of expression – when producing as well as understanding the foreign language. • Develop an awareness of their own body and its manifold forms of expression. • Drama Activities | |
| 10) | • Recognise the different forms of vocal communication. • Achieve specific linguistic aims eg.importance of correct word stress, intonation etc. • Spontaneous Drama | |
| 11) | • Perform different, non-verbal patterns of behavior. • Recognise, interpret and practise in a playful drama activities. • Prepared Drama Activities Role play Discussion Writing Assignment for next class session | |
| 12) | • Identify individual error types. • Analyze the cause of the error. • Fossilized Error Correction Discussion Writing | |
| 13) | • Develop and Apply effective research and organizational skills in preparing a speech. • Understand the types of supporting details used in Informative speeches and make appropriate choices. • Organize information coherently in the correct format. • Informative Speeches | |
| 14) | • Understand structure and coherence in written presentation. • Present relevant, interesting subject material that reflects depth of understanding. • Demonstrate a good range of vocabulary and a variety of grammatical structures • Draft Final Exam Written Presentation Submittal | |
| 15) | • Develop and Apply effective research and organizational skills in preparing a speech. • Understand the types of supporting details used in Informative speeches and make appropriate choices. Organize information coherently in the correct format |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Practicing Skills, Strategies & Processes: Classroom Techniques to Help Students Develop Proficiency Kelly Harmon & Robert J. Marzano 2015 Learning Sciences ISBN-10: 1941112072 ISBN-13: 978-1941112076 |
| References: | Practicing Skills, Strategies & Processes: Classroom Techniques to Help Students Develop Proficiency Kelly Harmon & Robert J. Marzano 2015 Learning Sciences ISBN-10: 1941112072 ISBN-13: 978-1941112076 |
Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship
| Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| Program Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form | |||||||||
| 2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching | |||||||||
| 3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments | |||||||||
| 4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level). | |||||||||
| 5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment | |||||||||
| 6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching. | |||||||||
| 7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation. | |||||||||
| 8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully. | |||||||||
| 9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development | |||||||||
| 10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students | |||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form | |
| 2) | P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching | 5 |
| 3) | P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments | |
| 4) | P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level). | |
| 5) | P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment | |
| 6) | P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching. | |
| 7) | P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation. | |
| 8) | P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully. | |
| 9) | P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development | |
| 10) | P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
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Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria
| Oral Examination | |
| Homework |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 30 | % 40 |
| Final | 40 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
Workload and ECTS Credit Grading
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Application | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 68 | ||