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| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI066 | ||||
| Course Name: | Effective Speech and Diction | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Öğr. Gör. DERİN DÖNMEZ TOPÇUOĞLU | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Derin DÖNMEZ TOPÇUOĞLU | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to teach students the definition and importance of diction, breathing exercises, voice control techniques, pronunciation of letters, common pronunciation errors, diction rules, and effective speaking methods. |
| Course Content: | **PROGRAM NAME:** Effective Speaking and Diction Training **CONTENT AND OUTCOMES OF DICTION TRAINING** - Diction training teaches how to develop breathing, voice speed, and rhythm. - Provides guidance on how to adjust your voice for different audience sizes and venues. - Helps you understand how the vocal mechanism works, which is fundamental to diction training, and aids in discovering your natural voice. - Introduces practical tips and exercises to improve voice and diction, and to enable smooth transitions between sounds during speech. - Teaches you how to convey the impact of your voice consistently throughout your speech. - Enables more effective speech by incorporating nuances of tone, emphasis, and pauses. - Through diction training, participants will learn the subtleties of using language accurately, beautifully, and effectively, becoming individuals who can use Turkish with care, view speech as an art, examine correct and incorrect language use, understand the importance of eloquent speech, and “know not only what to say, but also how to say it.” - Provides knowledge related to the recruitment process. This course covers topics including diction, breathing techniques, voice modulation, Turkish grammar rules, intonation, emphasis, articulation exercises, overcoming speech defects, body language, stress management, improvisation exercises, poetry reading, emotional expression, story narration, news script analysis, and presentation skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the communication process necessary for effective communication and identifies factors that hinder it. 2) Uses speech organs and the respiratory mechanism correctly. 3) Practices exercises necessary for clear and well-paced reading speed. 4) Speaks Turkish in accordance with grammar rules. 5) Pronounces Turkish vowels and consonants accurately. 6) Delivers effective and accurate speeches in front of an audience. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Language, Human, Speaking Human, Speech | Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Nüzhet ŞENBAY, Yapı Kredi Yayınları. |
| 2) | Definition and Importance of Diction | Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Can GÜRZAP, Remzi Kitabevi. |
| 3) | Breathing Exercises | https://diksiyonakademi.com/assets/files/diksiyon-kitabi.pdf |
| 4) | Voice Control | Söz Sanatı: Güzel Söz Söyleme, H. Rıdvan Çongur. |
| 5) | Pronunciation of Vowels | Türkçeyi Güzel Konuşma ve Okuma Kılavuzu, Ülkü Giray, Bilgi Yayınevi |
| 6) | Exercises for Consonant Articulation | http://www.karmadrama.com/DIKSIYON/DIKSIYON%20METNI.pdf |
| 7) | Pronunciation and Articulation, Articulation Exercises | TÜRK DİL BİLGİSİ, Prof.Dr.MUHARREM ERGİN, Bayrak Yayınevi. |
| 8) | Midterm Examination | |
| 9) | Breath, Vocal Harmony, Liaison, Pause | https://www.tdk.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zeynep-Korkmaz-_-TR-TÜRKÇESİNİN-SES-BİLGİSİ-ÜZERİNE-NOTLAR-2-13.pdf Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Can GÜRZAP, Remzi Kitabevi. Ders Notları. |
| 10) | Common Language Errors | Türkçenin Şikâyeti Var: Açıklamalı Örneklerle Yaygın Dil Yanlışları/ Aydın Sami Günayçal |
| 11) | Speeches Delivered in Public | Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Nüzhet ŞENBAY, Yapı Kredi Yayınları. |
| 12) | Effective and Accurate Intonation Exercises | Course Presentations |
| 13) | Fluent Speech Exercises (Text Readings) | Course Presentations |
| 14) | Fluent Speech Exercises (Text Readings) | Course Presentations |
| 15) | Impromptu Speaking Practice on a Given Topic | Course Presentations |
| 16) | Final Examination |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Nüzhet ŞENBAY, Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Can GÜRZAP, Remzi Kitabevi. Ders Notları. |
| References: | Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Nüzhet ŞENBAY, Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Söz Söyleme ve Diksiyon, Can GÜRZAP, Remzi Kitabevi. Ders Notları. |
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| 1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | |||||||||||||||
| 2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process. | |||||||||||||||
| 3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills. | |||||||||||||||
| 4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation. | |||||||||||||||
| 5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |||||||||||||||
| 6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness. | |||||||||||||||
| 9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. | |||||||||||||||
| 10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly. | |||||||||||||||
| 11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions. | |||||||||||||||
| 12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions. | |||||||||||||||
| 13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression. | |||||||||||||||
| 14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | |||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | |
| 2) | Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process. | |
| 3) | Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills. | |
| 4) | Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation. | |
| 5) | It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |
| 6) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |
| 7) | Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. | |
| 8) | It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness. | |
| 9) | It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. | |
| 10) | Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly. | |
| 11) | The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions. | |
| 12) | Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions. | |
| 13) | Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression. | |
| 14) | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field. | |
| 15) | The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 |
| Midterms | 14 | 42 |
| Final | 14 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 129 | |