Information Package / Course Catalogue
Effective Presentation Techniques
Course Code: KOC111
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to develop students' skills in gathering and compiling information on a specific topic, preparing a presentation suitable for the purpose of the discussion, and effectively presenting this presentation in front of an audience by organizing a meeting.

Course Content

This course explains the techniques for delivering a good presentation. It also teaches how to use body language effectively during a presentation. Students prepare presentations using these techniques, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the principles and core elements required to deliver an effective presentation.
2.Gains a social-psychological insight into the concepts, methodologies, and frameworks regarding effective presentation techniques, and conceptualizes the significance and overall impact of effective presentations in professional business life.
3.Acquires advanced presentation skills and practical experience by utilizing diverse instructional methods, enhancing public speaking capabilities, managing presentation anxiety, and analyzing personal non-verbal body language.
4.Formulates purpose-driven presentations by systematically organizing information gathered from various primary sources, effectively utilizing computers and alternative presentation media (such as overhead transparencies, print media, reports, posters, statistical data, analytical diagrams, films, slides, and projection tools), and leveraging insights from subject-matter experts.
5.Identifies potential challenges, barriers, and bottlenecks that may arise during the live delivery phase of a presentation, and implements strategies to overcome them by distinguishing between best practices (dos) and common pitfalls (don'ts).
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baykızı, M. (2005). Effective and Eloquent Speaking Techniques. İstanbul: Kar Yayınları.
2.Bingaman, C. E. (1993). Effective Presentation. İstanbul: Rota Yayın.
3.Stevens, M. (1998). How to... Make Better Presentations. İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları.
4.Baltaş, A., & Baltaş, Z. (1995). The Language of the Body. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Presentation Techniques
Week 2 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Presentation Planning - Aim and Objectives
Week 3 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Presentation Planning - Supporting Tools to be Used.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Presentation Planning - Venue Arrangements.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Preparing the Presentation. Rehearsing the Presentation.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Delivering the Presentation, Communication Elements of the Presentation. Verbal communication, Nonverbal communication.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Presentation Preparation Stages. Making the Presentation - Communication Elements of the Presentation. Listening. Asking Questions. Summarizing - Feedback - Evaluation.
Week 8 - Practice
Individual Presentations and Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Week 10 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Week 11 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Week 12 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Week 13 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Week 14 - Practice
Individual Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Term Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Individual Work110111
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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5
OÇ-2
4
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4
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4
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4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026