Information Package / Course Catalogue
Accent Reduction in Communication
Course Code: RTS408
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Developing students about diction, toning and pronunciation.

Course Content

Students will gain experience in diction and pronunciation, which is an important step in effective communication methods, and will have the knowledge of communicating in different speech forms in various applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet ÖZBEK
Ins. Dilek SACIHAN
Lec. Hüsna YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Applies the basic grammar rules of Turkish for correct and effective language use.
2.Speaks fluently and clearly by using voice, breathing, and articulation techniques.
3.Uses appropriate intonation, emphasis, and pace according to the audience in different communication settings.
4.Uses body language, gestures, and facial expressions effectively during speech.
5.Applies language and diction rules in both prepared and impromptu speeches.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Language, diction and pronunciation, communication in language diction and pronounciation
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Turkish language and structural features
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of speech defects of students on texts
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of speech defects of students on texts
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Teaching diaphragm control and breathing control
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Voice and silent letters in Turkish language
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Conjugation pronunciation
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Midterm - Speech and writing language
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic differences between speech and writing language
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Practice on text
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Verbally punctuation
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Application of news and program texts
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
News presentation in front of camera
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Program presentation in front of camera
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Verbal Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Individual Work1077
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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5
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3
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OÇ-5
3
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3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026