FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

YMİ 460 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Language and Pronunciation in Communication*
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
YMİ 460
Fall/Spring
1
2
2
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course is designed to highlight the importance and use of better speaking.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will identify the proper diction and pronunciation.
  • Will be able to speak with better diction, tone and pronunciation.
  • Will develop public and on microphone speaking skills.
  • Detect defects in language and diction.
  • Use body language correctly.
Course Description Students will learn how to control their diction and pronunciation and then practice in several forms of speech. *This course could be taken without its credits being included in the total ECTS credits by the students who are enrolled in undergraduate programs in English. This course could be taken with its credits being included in the total ECTS credits by the students who are enrolled in undergraduate programs in Turkish.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 The importance of language and diction in communication, the content and aim of the course, the sources that will be used in the course.
2 Students present speaking examples with texts that they choose and ascertaining the speaking defects.
3 The “respiration”, which is one of the 3 basic elements of speaking; respiration exercises.
4 The “articulation”, which is the second element of speaking; making tongue twister exercises.
5 The “voice”, which is the third element of speaking; voice practice.
6 Vowels and consonants.
7 Midterm
8 The liaison in Turkish language; making liaison practice. The narrowing feature of Turkish language; studying texts.
9 The stress in Turkish language; studying texts.
10 The verbal punctuation.
11 Practice of news and programme copies.
12 Impromptu speaking practice.
13 On camera practice, news and programme announcing.
14 On camera practice, news and programme announcing.
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Prof.Aksan D. (2003) Türkçenin Gücü – Bilgi Yayınevi ISBN: 9789754941999

Urgancı H. (2014) Ben Kim, Konuşmak Kim – Elma Yayınevi ISBN: 9789756093443

Hepçilingirler F. (2011) Türkçe Off- Everest Yayınları ISBN: 9789752894495

Taşer, S. (2015). Konuşma Eğitimi. Pegasus Yayınları. ISBN:6054263202

Şenbay, N. (2019) Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı. ISBN:9753630146

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
4
4
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
10
20
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

2

To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.

3

To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

4

To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.

5

To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.

6

To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.

7

To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.

8

To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.

9

To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.

10

To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

11

To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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