Information Package / Course Catalogue
Body Language and Speaking Skills
Course Code: REH333
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

It is aimed at emphasizing the importance of body language and how to be a good presenter.

Course Content

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

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe ARSLAN ÖZKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes communication process and the factors at that process.
2..Knows the qualities necessary to be successful at communication (receiver and transmitter).
3. Recognizes the position of hands and arms in body language.
4.Comprehends the importance of feet and legs in body language
5. Comprehends the importance of gestures and mimics.
6.Learns the messages sent by the seating position to the receiver.
7.Recognizes body language differences at intercultural communication.
8.Learns verbal skills effectively.
9.Learns Listening skills effectively.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Mısırlı, İrfan (2008), Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. McKay, Matthew vd. (2010), İletişim Becerileri. Çev: Özgür Gelbal, HYB Basım Yayım, Ankara.
3. Navarro, Joe ve Marvin Karlins (2010), Beden Dili. Çev: Taylan Taftaf. Alfa Basım Yayım, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, information will be given about the process, objectives and content of the course.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concept and model of communication
Week 3 - Theoretical
Signs, sign types and definitions used at communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to body language
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hands,arms and fingers
Week 6 - Theoretical
Feets, arms and seating positions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Body signs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Gestures, mimics, facial behaviors
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Body language with regards to sexes and cultures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Distance at communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Verbal skills
Week 12 - Theoretical
Listening skills
Week 13 - Theoretical
Listening skills
Week 14 - Theoretical
General revision of the course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment120121
Reading1516
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026