EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Course Description

The course explores a variety of communication skill areas specifically relevant to English language teachers in the language classroom. Students will gain a practical and functional awareness of these skill areas. Non-verbal communication and features of paralinguistics are explored. Practical techniques to communicate in the classroom are introduced, such as eliciting, nominating, and monitoring. Active listening and the use of back-channeling devices are also an area that is included in the course. The combination of the non-verbal skills and knowledge gained with the practical techniques related to dealing with students in a language learning environment as mentioned above provide students of this course with a foundation of effective communication on which to develop.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Select effective instructions through applying theoretical principles.
2. 02 Explain aspects of nonverbal communication.
3. 03 Discuss features of effective communication relevant to language teaching.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Adler, R. B., Rodman, G., & du Pré, A. (2020). Understanding human communication (14th ed.). Oxford University Press.
2. 02 Beebe, S. A., Beebe, S. J., & Ivy, D. K. (2020). Communication: Principles for a lifetime (7th ed.). Pearson.
3. 03 Brownell, J. (2016). Listening: Attitudes, principles, and skills (5th ed.). Pearson.
4. 04 Lucas, S. E. (2020). The art of public speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the principles, elements, models, functions and barriers of effective communication SOLO 4
2. L02 Apply English accurately, clearly and appropiately in academic, professional and everyday oral and written communication. SOLO 3
3. L03 Demonstrate active listening, appropriate non-verbal communication, empathy and respectful interpersonal communication. SOLO 4
4. L04 Reproduce messages, language, tone and communication strategies to different audiences, purposes, contexts and learner characteristics. SOLO 2
5. L05 Plan and demonstrate clear, well-organised oral presentations using appropriate visual materials and digital technologies. SOLO 4
6. L06 Demonstrate and integrate constructive feedback and apply appropriate communication strategies in teamwork, classroom interaction, conflict and problem-solving situations. SOLO 4
7. L07 Analyse communication situations and identify problems, barriers, ethical concerns and possible solutions by applying relevant communication concepts. SOLO 3
8. L08 Evaluate their own communicative performance and develop strategies for improving their speaking, listening, writing and interpersonal communication skills. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- make use of their professional training in language teaching and achieve effective classroom management,
2. P02 2- carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques in accordance with ethical principles and then report their results.
3. P03 3- conduct research using basic scientific research techniques with the aim to find solutions to problems that may be encountered in the field of Teaching English,
4. P04 4- evaluate, apply and interpret concepts and scientific methods related to the field of teaching English
5. P05 5- choose appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their ages, learning styles, motivation and background knowledge,
6. P06 6- prepare daily lesson plans appropriate to the things to teach and deliver effective lessons by using appropriate course materials and instructional technology,
7. P07 7- choose appropriate materials available for use and/or develop their own course materials according to students’ level, interest and learning characteristics with the aim to use them in the teaching of language items (phonological, lexical, grammatical items and so on) and in the development of learners’ language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),
8. P08 8- choose and use appropriate measurement tools and materials to asses and evaluate learners’ development and success,
9. P09 9- explain the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition theories, and relate these theories to language teaching theories and practices.
10. P10 10- make use of principles, theories, approaches and techniques for the development and evaluation of educational programs.
11. P11 11- explain the concepts of Theoretical Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and use their knowledge for the preparation of lesson plans appropriate to the characteristics of the target language,
12. P12 12- use information and communication technology together with computer software required by the field,
13. P13 13- describe the characteristics of different text types considering basic theories & approaches in translation and translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English,
14. P14 14- define the basic concepts and principles of classical and modern literature, analyse and construct information, and then make use of their literary knowledge in language teaching,
15. P15 15- use the target language to obtain and transmit information; communicate either orally or in writing.
16. P16 16- identify and solve problems in their social environment with the awareness of social responsibility they have developed.

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