Midwifery
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99501018 | Diction and Body Language | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ | B-126 | [email protected] | 7416 |
Course Content
This course is designed to emphasize the importance and use of better speech. Students will learn to check their diction and pronunciation and practice in various speech forms.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to assist students in developing diction, intonation and interpretation. Complementary conditions for the course; will be able to speak with better diction, intonation and pronunciation. Students will improve their playing and speaking skills at the microphone. It is also among the necessary for obtaining information on communication.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P9 | She develops herself in accordance with her interests and competencies. | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of speech and basic features |
| 2 | Qualities of a good speaker |
| 3 | The concept of diction and the aims and benefits of diction training |
| 4 | Turkish sounds, features; Breathing exercises |
| 5 | Diction Pronunciation, speech defects |
| 6 | Application on news and program texts |
| 7 | Diction Word group stress, word stress. Studies on texts |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Diction Intonation Studies on texts |
| 10 | Text genres, speech genres. The effect of different genres on the use of extra-linguistic elements |
| 11 | Body Language: Mimics, gestures and body posture. Application studies |
| 12 | Positive and negative use of body language. Application studies |
| 13 | Body Language: The use of space in verbal and non-verbal communication |
| 14 | Beden dilinin kültürel boyutu. Uygulama çalışmaları |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Speech aesthetics and diction / Salmış, Ferman ; Ferman Salmış ; ed. Önder Türkeli |
| The art of beautiful and effective speech / Kaya, Ali ; Ali Kaya | |
| The art of successful and beautiful speech / Tunalı, Murat ; Murat Tunalı |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
