FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
GEAR 214 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Presentation Skills in Communication
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEAR 214
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Fall/Spring
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language | ||||||
Course Type |
Second Foreign Language
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Course Level |
-
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to improve in students two very important and desirable skills in interpersonal communication: (1) Communicating effectively and efficiently using audio-visual media; (2) Persuading the audience into complying with the aim of the presentation / presenter. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course aims to equip the students with the fifth language proficiency skill: Sharing information through effective presentations (the original four were: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) It aims to create awareness regarding the importance of interpersonal communication skills and does this through both theory and practice. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction of Lecture Sources and Software Explanation of the general design and approach of the course. First exposure to the process of communication, past and present. | Just come to class with an open mind. |
2 | Weekly subjects, presentations skills, verbal / non-verbal communication Non-verbal communication in more detail | Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall, |
3 | Warm up: Why you need presentation skills, importance of communication in business, FAQ / Q&A, The meaning of effective communication | Chapter 1 (pp 40 – 68) |
4 | 5W1H approach to successful communication Secrets of successful orators | Chapter 4 (pp 123 – 148) |
5 | Express your feelings through role-play Sample presentations | Chapter 5 (pp 152 – 177) |
6 | What to present: Content, idea, tip Idea generation techniques: Story-teller's tour, Brain-storming, Utilizing field sources, et al. | Chapter 6 (pp 182 – 206) |
7 | Persuasive messages: AIDA as the road plan Sample presentations | Chapter 12 |
8 | How to find and process information Secondary sources Primary sources How to present words, typography, visuals, symbols, fonts and other written characters, use of colors | Chapter 7, 8, 9 summary; Short review of Chapter 6 Steve Jobs in Apple videos |
9 | How to write a manuscript format report as a basis for the presentation | Chapters 14 and 15 (pp 437 – 494) |
10 | How to prepare a professional presentation | Chapters 16 and 17 (pp 506 – 552) |
11 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
12 | Student Presentations | |
13 | Student Presentations | |
14 | Student Presentations | |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Project |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall, |
Suggested Readings/Materials | A long list to be presented by the Lecturer on the opening day TED talks Videos to be supplied by the Lecturer |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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15
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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5
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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40
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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12
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12
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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25
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50
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
160
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering. |
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