Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diction
Course Code: TDE203
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The language is to provide accurate and efficient use in activities various conferences, seminars, public meetings, etc..

Course Content

Good and effective speech; true and accurate reading and stress accent; the text to be selected from the works of well-known poets and writers work on the application.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nilay AKAY GÖKALP
Learning Outcomes
1.The student gains the ability to make correct sounds thanks to the correct voice and breathing.
2.By knowing the sound characteristics of Turkish and the articulation points of the sounds, the student gains the ability to pronounce these sounds correctly.
3.The student can make stress and intonation correctly and appropriately.
4.The student gains the ability to support their speech with body language at a basic level.
5.The student can communicate correctly and speak effectively and beautifully in front of the public.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.- Nüshet ŞENBAY, Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, YKY, İstanbul 1993.
2.Can Gürzap, Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Remzi Kitabevi, 2011
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Diction, Importance of Effective and Beautiful Speaking, Main Diction Terms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Correct Breathing, Qualities of a Good Speaking Voice,
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vowel Places of Articulation in Turkish
Week 4 - Theoretical
Articulation Places of Consonants in Turkish
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pronunciation Characteristics of Sounds in Turkish, Words with Different Pronunciations and Pronunciations in Turkish
Week 6 - Theoretical
Speech Defects Examples and Solution Suggestions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Accent and Practice Examples
Week 8 - Theoretical
Connexion and Intonation – Examples and Applications
Week 9 - Theoretical
Body language - Rules of Effective and Beautiful Speech
Week 10 - Theoretical
Practice of texts from Turkish and World Literature Studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Practice of texts from Turkish and World Literature Studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Practice of texts from Turkish and World Literature Studies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentations and evaluation demonstrating student competency achievement
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations and evaluation demonstrating student competency achievement
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Verbal Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work119120
Practice Examination120121
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes