Information Package / Course Catalogue
Phonetics and Diction
Course Code: HAT160
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

The aim of this course is to educate students in order to use voice, dominate Turkish, utilize extensive vocabulary and assimilate the art of oratory.

Course Content

What is beautiful and effective speech? Developing and Evaluating Speaking Ability, Points to be Considered in Correct Pronunciation of Turkish, Diction Exercises, Speech Disorders and Elimination, Types of Speech, Oratory, Discussion (Open Session, Symposium, Panel, Forum, Debate, Conference), Effective Listening Methods and Techniques, Voice Based Language Mistakes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Aydan BAŞÇALIŞKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to pronounce words in a proper way.
2.To be able to improve listening and speaking skills.
3.To be able to execute verbal lecture.
4.To be able to speak effectively against the community.
5. To be able to define the requirements of a good speaker.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gürzap, Can (2019), Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Remzi Kitabevi.
2.Kalkan, Ümit (2015), Söz Sanatı - Pratik Diksiyon Bilgileri, Kitap Dünyası Yayınları, İstanbul.
3.Şenbay, Nüzhet (2012), Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Explanation of the Concept of Voice
Week 2 - Theoretical
Formation and physiology of sound, loudness of sound, timbre of sound, pitch of sound, letters, vowels and consonants
Week 3 - Theoretical
Voice and Personality; Characteristics of a Good Voice; The Right Breath The Right Sound, Relaxation, Emptying the Mind, Heating the Body; Respiration (Aperture Applications, Sound Use and Protection)
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is Pronunciation / Diction? Aims and Benefits of Diction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phonetic Properties of Turkish (Drowning, Drowning Disorders), Rules of Discourse (Ulama, Accent, Simulation, Coalescence, Fall, Wear, Contraction), Intonation (Expression, Accent: Word Accent, Sentence Accent)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Speech Errors and Prevention Ways, Expression Distress and Prevention Ways, Hardware, Dominance of Language, Speech, Value of Word (Meaning, Knowledge, Wisdom, Law, Art, Communication, etc.), Speech Errors and Examples
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of Speech: Impromptu Speech, Prepared Speech; Conversations, speaking in the community, speaking to the community.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Listening, Preparation and Plan: Using Language in Discussion Environments
Week 9 - Theoretical
Listening, Preparation and Plan: Using Language in Discussion Environments
Week 10 - Theoretical
Controversial Meetings: (Discussion, Debate, Open Session, Panel, Forum, Symposium)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Types of Oratory, (Legal / Judicial, Political, Military, Scientific, Religious Oratory)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Public Speaking: Oratory Practices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Public Speaking: Oratory Practices
Week 14 - Theoretical
Public Speaking: Oratory Practices
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%71
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
OÇ-3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
OÇ-5
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026