Information Package / Course Catalogue
Speaking Skills I
Course Code: İDE123
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to develop students’ vocabulary knowledge; to ensure a fluent speech by increasing the knowledge of grammar, intonation and pronunciation; to improve students' communication skills and critical thinking through class discussions.

Course Content

For fluency in English, grammar, intonation and pronunciation exercises together with listening and speaking activities are done. Through individual and group presentations, students learn how to use body language effectively in front of people.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To use grammar rules correctly and make the right intonation and pronunciation.
2.2. To develop fluency by developing English vocabulary.
3.3. To be able to speak in front of people by using body language effectively.
4.4. To speculate about a specific topic and to express ideas fluently.
5.5. To conduct research about a particular topic and to provide information and related materials effectively.
6.To develop critical thinking ability by using mental processes such as reasoning, analysis and synthesis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Earle-Crlin, Susan. Q: Skills for Success: Listening and Speaking (5). Oxford University Press.
2.2. Eales, Frances and Steve Oakes. Speakout Upper Intermediate Students’ Book. Pearson.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/adjectives
Week 3 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/passive voice
Week 4 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/adverbs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/comparative structures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/relative clauses
Week 7 - Theoretical
Öğrenci Sunumları
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/reported speech
Week 9 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/reported speech
Week 10 - Theoretical
Seçili bir konuyla ilgili tartışma/ dolaylı anlatım
Week 11 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/conditionals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/noun clauses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/gerunds and infinitives
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion on a specific topic/adverbial clauses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment24110
Seminar1819
Project1426
Individual Work2216
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
4
3
5
3
3
3
4
5
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
4
5
5
3
2
3
5
5
5
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
5
4
5
5
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
5
3
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026