Information Package / Course Catalogue
Body Language and Speaking Skills
Course Code: HOM333
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To emphasize the importance of body language and a good presenter.

Course Content

Gestures, mimmics, differences between intercultural body language and communicative skills on talking and listening will be emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Communication process and the factors at that process.
2.The qualities necessary to be successful at communication (receiver and transmitter).
3.Position of hands and arms.
4.Importance of feet and legs.
5.Importance of gestures and mimmics.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concept and model of communication
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 3 - Theoretical
Signs,sign types and definitions used at communication
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to body language
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hands,arms and fingers
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 6 - Theoretical
Feets, arms and seating positions
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 7 - Theoretical
Body signs
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 8 - Theoretical
Gestures, mimmics, facial behaviours
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Body language according to sexes and cultures
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 11 - Theoretical
Distance at communication
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 12 - Theoretical
Talking skills
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 13 - Theoretical
Listening skills
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 14 - Theoretical
Revision
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 15 - Theoretical
Revision
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 16 - Preparation Work
Okuma
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment3309
Seminar1617
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes