Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
20110040105	DICTION AND EFFECTIVE SPEAKING	Elective	2	4	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

With this course, students learn the importance of interpersonal relations and communication, the decisive role in human life.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Learns the definition and classification of interpersonal relations.
2	Gains knowledge about interpersonal relationships as a developmental process.
3	Learns to adapt and open up in interpersonal relationships.
4	Gains effective communication skills.
5	Understands human relations in terms of intercultural differentiation.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Definition and classification of interpersonal relations; theoretical approaches to interpersonal relations (psychoanalytic, attachment, contemporary theories); theoretical approaches about interpersonal relations (social, psychological, cognitive theories); interpersonal relations as a developmental process (infancy and childhood, adolescence and adulthood); factors affecting interpersonal relations; gender, gender roles and interpersonal relationships; self-adaptation and self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships; communication and communication errors; effective communication skills; interpersonal problems, conflict and conflict resolution approaches; human relations in terms of intercultural differentiation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Communication concept
2	speaking skill
3	Mental elements of speech
4	physical elements of speech
5	Diaphragm studies
6	relaxation exercises
7	Breath training
8	Midterm Exam
9	Emphasis
10	Toning
11
12
13	body language
14	Types of oratory
15	Final

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	4	1	4
Problem Solving	4	3	12
Observation	4	2	8
Report Presentation	3	2	6
Project Presentation	3	1	3
Seminar	3	2	6
Self Study	5	2	10
Individual Study for Final Examination	4	3	12
Reading	4	2	8
Performance	4	2	8
Homework	4	3	12
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			90

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15
LO1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High