FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

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

Effectively uses evidence-based professional knowledge of basic, health and social sciences required by the dietitian profession throughout their professional life.

2

Gains the ability to use the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the society.

3

Gains the ability to work effectively as an individual and to take responsibility in multidisciplinary teamwork.

4

Identifies, defines, interprets, decides and solves the problems that may be encountered in different fields of Nutrition and Dietetics.

5

Applies individual-specific professional knowledge in accordance with the physiological, environmental and socio-cultural needs of healthy and/or sick individuals.

6

Continuously improve themselves in their field by using accurate and reliable information and modern information technologies.

7

Acquires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at national and international level on professional issues related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

8

Acts in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and evaluation of results while conducting research in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

9

Acquires knowledge and practical skills in the development of individual and social nutrition recommendations at national and international level, and the establishment of food and nutrition plans and policies.

10

Acts in accordance with the awareness of professional ethics within the legal framework related to their duties, rights and responsibilities. Sets an example to colleagues and society.

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

 


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