Department of Nursing

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
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Murat Can CANBAY
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.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

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	The liaison in Turkish language; making liaison practice. The narrowing feature of Turkish language; studying texts.
8	Midterm week
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

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

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

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.	-	-	-	-	-
2	Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.	-	-	-	-	-
3	Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.	-	-	-	-	-
4	Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.	-	-	-	-	-
5	Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.	-	-	-	-	-
6	Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.	-	-	-	-	-
7	Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.	-	-	-	-	-
8	Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.	-	-	-	-	-
9	Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.	-	-	-	-	-
10	Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.	-	-	-	-	-