Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : BYP242 |
| Course Type | : Non Departmental Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 0 |
| Prt. | : 3 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The main objective of this course is to equip students with the ability to effectively, persuasively, professionally, and memorably present their individual or organizational ideas, projects, and academic work to diverse audiences. This course aims not only to overcome the fear of public speaking but also to build a holistic presentation architecture, encompassing everything from technical preparation to body language management.
Presentation Methods and Techniques is a communication course that focuses more on practice than theory, teaching you how to convey an idea, project, or information to your audience in the most effective way. The course content consists of the following 3 main stages: Preparation (Content): Analyzing the target audience, transforming complex information into a logical flow (Introduction-Development-Conclusion), and storytelling techniques. Design (Visuals): Creating professional, dynamic, and readable slides with minimal text and abundant visuals using tools such as PowerPoint or Canva. Performance (Stage): Overcoming stage fright, effectively using body language and tone of voice, and professionally managing the question-and-answer process after the presentation with time management.
| 1. | By analyzing the needs, interests, and expectations of different target audiences, it structures the presentation content in a logical and chronological flow towards a specific goal. |
| 2. | To enhance the impact of the presentation, they prepare professional visual materials that adhere to slide design principles (color harmony, readability, simplicity) and are supported by multimedia elements. |
| 3. | During the presentation, the speaker manages diction rules such as tone of voice, emphasis, and pauses, as well as body language (nonverbal communication) elements such as eye contact, posture, and gestures, in a way that keeps the audience engaged dynamically. |
| 4. | They apply techniques to control presentation anxiety and nervousness; they use the allotted time (between the introduction, body, and conclusion sections) in a balanced and efficient manner. |
| 5. | At the end of the presentation, they answer difficult or unexpected questions from the audience in a professional and persuasive manner; they also offer alternative solutions to any technical problems that may arise during the presentation. |
| 1. | Effective presentation techniques, Prof. Dr. Demet Gürüz, Dr. Ayşen Eğinli |
| 2. | Handbook for Effective Presentations - TÜBİTAK |
| 3. | Effective Presentation Techniques, by Dr. Mustafa Öztürk |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | 1 | %15 |
| Term Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 0 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Individual Work | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Practice Examination | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |