Information Package / Course Catalogue
Effective Listening and Note-Taking Techniques
Course Code: SYB141
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

To be better adapted to the subject, to miss important points, to take notes, to participate in the subject, to understand the topics better and to be successful

Course Content

Not paying attention to the subject and ignoring, Negative attitude towards the speaker, Half-listening or pretending to listen, Trying to write down everything told, Passive listening

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat ŞENTUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows and explains the importance of active listening and note taking.
2.Knows and explains the importance of preparing for exams by taking regular notes and understanding information.
3.Listens actively to the lectures and can use note-taking techniques.
4.Can take notes using appropriate techniques in meetings such as conferences, congresses and workshops.
5.Understands what he/she listens to effectively and can summarize it in a descriptive way.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ellen Kisslinger, Michael Rost (2009) Contemporary Topics 2: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills, Pearson Education; 3 edition
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Does it mean to keep notes and record? Basic information about the recording environment.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Note-taking goals, learning objectives, the benefits of taking notes, listening, forgetting.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Note-taking methods (Outline method, Cornell method, Mind Map method, flow method) Cornelll introduction and application example of the note-taking techniques.
Week 4 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 5 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 6 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 7 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 10 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 11 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 12 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 13 - Practice
Video and audio applications.
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory3116
Lecture - Practice122584
Assignment1134
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes