Information Package / Course Catalogue
Techniques of Turkish Communication
Course Code: TD207
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purposes of this course are to explain the definition of sound, to recognize and interpret the properties of Turkish language, to gain sensitivity accurate and effective use of Turkish and to have the qualifications which a good speaker should have.

Course Content

This course is designed to emphasize the importance and use of better speaking. Students will learn how to control their diction and pronunciation and practice in various speech forms. In addition, the importance of the correct pronunciation, necessity, the structure and phonetic features of Turkish will be emphasized. Prevention of excitement in the course, vowels, consonants-intersection-stop-emphasis-melody-improvisation; effective communication techniques, use of sound, fluent comprehensible speech.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Anila POLAT
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to explain basic principles about structure of sound
2.To be able to explain the properties of a qualified oral expression
3.To be able to gain sensitivity to correct and effective use of Turkish
4. To be able to apply the qualities required for being a good speaker
5. To be able to transfer differen text types by oral expression in accordance with the format and content of the texts
6.To be able to realize the audio features of Turkish
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaplan, Mehmet, (2010). Diksiyon 10 Derste Güzel Konuşma Sanatı. 2. Basım. İstanbul: Çanakkale Kitaplığı.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is speech?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Development and evaluation of speaking skills.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Practices in order to increase the sound level.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Diction exercises.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Speech disorders and its removal techniques.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Necessary elements for a successful speech. Types of speech
Week 7 - Theoretical
Listening.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Poetry reading techniques.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Discussion and types of discussion: Open sessions, symposium, panel, forum, debates, colloquia, conference.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Communication and understanding.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reading.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Critical and creative thinking.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effective listening, note-taking methods and techniques.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Voice-based language mistakes.
Week 16 - Theoretical
Final exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment26318
Reading210122
Individual Work28118
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
2
2
2
OÇ-2
2
1
2
OÇ-3
2
3
1
2
OÇ-4
1
3
2
OÇ-5
1
OÇ-6
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026