PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMT207	PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖRSEV BAFRALI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ZAHRA TALEBI GHAHREMANLOUY OLYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To increase students’ critical awareness of approaches that focus on writing as a process.  using a step-by-step approach and different practice types.  Integrating instruction in an essay organization along with the writing process leads students to produce the well-organized paragraphs that are essential to academic writing in English.
Contents of the Course Unit:	 Interactive tasks throughout the discussions that engage students in the learning process  Students will learn how to organize different paragraph types, including narrative, process, cause/effect and comparison /contrast paragraphs.  Introducing the basic concepts of essay writing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The course outline (week by week, for more information see the course web site)  Active participation in classroom discussions is necessary. Participants are required to prepare handouts and power point presentation is optional. The presenters are supposed to read the assigned resources and prepare the summaries.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Topic: Introduction to Academic Writing – Writing a Paragraph Content: Academic paragraphs; topic sentences; supporting details; unity and coherence (pp. 1–10)	Homework: Prepare “Introducing Yourself” paragraph – follow the page format.	-
2	Topic: Elements of a Good Paragraph Content: Structure of paragraphs; topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence.	Activity: Group work on identifying paragraph unity and cohesion.	-
3	Topic: Descriptive and Narrative Paragraphs Content: Using descriptive language; sequencing events.	Write one descriptive and one narrative paragraph.	-
4	Process Paragraphs Content: Explaining steps, transitions of time and sequence.	Class Task: Write a process paragraph collaboratively.	-
5	Topic: Cause and Effect Paragraphs Content: Signal words, structure, examples.	Activity: Analyzing sample texts.	-
6	Topic: Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs Content: Point-by-point and block methods.	Homework: Write a short comparison/contrast essay draft.	-
7	Topic: Opinion Paragraphs and Argument Development Content: Expressing viewpoints; supporting arguments with reasons and examples.	Activity: In-class debate and peer feedback.	-
8	Topic: Midterm Review and Writing Assessment Content: Revision, editing strategies, peer review.	Assessment: Midterm Exam (%40).	-
9	Topic: From Paragraph to Essay Content: Essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion).	Homework: Outline of first essay.	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Topic: Writing Introductions and Thesis Statements Content: Hook types, thesis statement clarity, and focus.	Activity: Workshop on writing effective introductions.	-
12	Topic: Writing Body Paragraphs Content: Developing ideas logically, transitions between paragraphs.	Homework: Complete essay draft for feedback.	-
13	Topic: Writing Conclusions and Revising Essays Content: Summarizing main ideas, editing for grammar and style.	Activity: Peer review and revision.	-
14	Topic: Academic Writing Style and Common Errors Content: Avoiding plagiarism, paraphrasing, citations, APA format basics.	Homework: Prepare final essay with sources.	-
15	Topic: Final Presentations and Submission Content: Student presentations of essays, feedback and discussion.	Assessment: Final Exam (%50) + Quizzes/Participation (%10).	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1. Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2014). Longman Academic Writing Series 3: Paragraphs to Essays. Pearson Education. → Akademik paragraf ve essay yazımında temel kaynak; adım adım yazma süreci, organizasyon ve örnek metinlerle. 2. Raimes, A. (2004). Exploring Through Writing: A Process Approach to ESL Composition. Cambridge University Press. → Yazma sürecine odaklanan, öğrencinin fikir üretiminden son taslağa kadar yönlendirilmesini sağlayan kaynak.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.					4
2	Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.						5
2	Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.				3
2	Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.						5
2	Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.						5
2	Participates in trainings related to field at international level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.						5
2	Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.						5
3	Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.						5
4	Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	3	9
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	3	42
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	1	1	1
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	1	1	1
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	152