Information Package / Course Catalogue
Presentation Techniques
Course Code: BYA143
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course covers all stages of how students can design effective and efficient presentations in front of an audience. Students will learn how to be a good speaker, how to design a good speech, audience analysis, and the process of designing the most effective presentation location and timing. They will know the different types of presentations. They will know how to structure a presentation; how to effectively create introduction, development, and conclusion sections. They will learn in detail the stages of taking and answering questions in a presentation, presentation handbooks, body language and nonverbal communication, and effective use of voice.

Course Content

Presentation methods and stages, creating visuals, presentation software, visual literacy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.They will understand the concept of presentation, and know the qualities of a good speaker and a good presentation.
2.They will be able to overcome their fear of presentations and stages.
3.They will be able to analyze the audience, decide on the type of presentation, and determine the most effective time and place.
4.They will be able to design presentations and create effective slides, especially using PowerPoint.
5.This will ensure a smooth process of taking and answering questions during or after the presentation.
6.The presentation will utilize body language, nonverbal communication, and voice effectively.
7.The presenter will use the cards correctly and effectively.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eğinli, Ayşen T.; Gürüz, Demet (2010). Etkili Sunum Teknikleri. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık
2.Akım, Feride (2014). Halkla İlişkilerde Etkili Konuşma ve Sunum Teknikleri. İstanbul: Derin Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of presentation, how to be a good speaker, and how to give a good speech.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Overcoming fear of presentations and choosing a presentation topic.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Listener analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
quiz Listener analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Presentation venue and presentation time
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of presentations and deciding on the type of presentation.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The beginning of the presentation, the introductory part of the speech.
Week 8 - Theoretical
The beginning of the presentation, the introductory part of the speech. mid term
Week 9 - Theoretical
The development section of the presentation includes techniques for preparing slides using PowerPoint or similar methods.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Conclusion and closing section of the presentation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Asking and answering questions during the presentation.
Week 12 - Theoretical
preparing presentation notes and presentation handbooks
Week 13 - Theoretical
effective and efficient use of voice, body language and nonverbal communication in the presentation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Parameters used to evaluate the presentation: end-of-term exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading100110
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
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4
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026