Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diction
Course Code: ÇMH110
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

•The ability to speak fluently and clearly in accordance with the rules, •The individual's ability to express himself effectively, •The ability to control his/her excitement when speaking in front of the public, •The ability to pronounce all sounds correctly and beautifully in terms of phonology, •The ability of the individual to use his/her voice effectively, •The body language of the individual to enable it to be used effectively

Course Content

•Control of the breathing when speaking in public •Effective use of the voice, voice training •The importance of correct pronunciation •The correct pronunciation of vowels and their use with <ğ> •The correct pronunciation of consonants •The distinctions between written language and spoken language •Standard speaking (Istanbul dialect) rules of Turkish Turkish •Giving flexibility to our speech device •Providing fluent and intelligible speech •Duration, intonation, melody, emphasis, call, intersection, pause, etc. rules • Oratory • Improvisation • Effective use of body language

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Sefa AKBAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Fulfills the duties and responsibilities assigned to her /him
2.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in Turkish.
3.Develops the skills to use the knowledge gained in the field of Call Center Services in their decisions, practices and behaviors.
4.Develops the skills of using Turkish effectively and fluently.
5.Develops effective speaking skills in public.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Oratory, Art of Speech, Nejat Muallimoğlu, Avcıol Publishing 2011
2.Verbal and Verbal Communication; Anadolu University Publications, (Assist.Prof.Dr. Canan ULUYAĞCI, Res.Ass. ÖzgürÇalışKAN, Assist.Prof.Dr. Fatma OKUMUŞ)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Control of the breath when speaking in public
Week 2 - Theoretical
Effective use of voice, voice training
Week 3 - Theoretical
In-class discussion and interpretation about stylistic types with sampling method… What is phonotic? Definition… What is articulation? Definition…
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is sound? Definition... Origin of sound... Vocal path... Speech apparatus... Sound beams... Qualities of sound; Loudness of voice, loudness of voice, timbre of voice, high-pitched voice, low-pitched voice…
Week 5 - Theoretical
Under the title of voice in terms of diction; Celebrities according to the condition of the tongue, celebrities according to the condition of the lips, celebrities according to the condition of the chin...
Week 6 - Theoretical
Correct pronunciation of consonants
Week 7 - Theoretical
Distinctions between written language and spoken language
Week 8 - Theoretical
Distinctions between written language and spoken language (Midterm exam evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Giving information about the importance of respiration… In-class discussion…
Week 10 - Theoretical
Standard speech (Istanbul dialect) rules of Turkey Turkish
Week 11 - Theoretical
Giving information about voice defects… Discussing in the class, evaluation with sampling method… Weakness of the voice… The tremulousness of the voice… The problem of treble and sharp voice…
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ensuring fluent and intelligible speech
Week 13 - Theoretical
Duration, intonation, melody, emphasis, rhythm, intersection, pause, etc. rules
Week 14 - Theoretical
Body language… Its importance and definition… Comment and evaluation on the importance of body language and the art of diction in the field of office and insurance profession
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Reading7017
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026