GEAR 214 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of International Trade and Finance

Course Name

Presentation Skills in Communication

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEAR 214	Fall/Spring	1	2	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Second Foreign Language
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Dr.Öğretim Üyesi Ünsal Doğan BAŞKIR
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Tuğrul Atasoy
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; Discuss the importance of what the audience understands is what they were intended to understand through hands-on experience Implement persuasive skills so as to meet their communication objectives Make presentations by evaluating the dynamic nature of the business world and their communication goals Implement acquired skills to make presentations that have a particular business goal Compare the effectiveness of nonverbal and verbal communication in presentations
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.
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	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

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury	2	40
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	12	12
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	2	25	50
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	30	30
Final Exam			0
		Total	160

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to identify and analyze problems in the field of trade and finance, and to develop solutions.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of international trade and finance to real-world professional contexts.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to critically analyze global market developments and evaluate their implications for business and policy.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to collect, analyze, and interpret financial and economic data by using digital and information technologies effectively.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to understand and interpret legal frameworks, regulations and practices relevant to international trade and finance.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to anticipate, define, and manage financial and trade-related risks through informed decision-making.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to acquire and use verbal, written, and numerical skills effectively for the nature of international trade and finance program.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to obtain, synthesize, and report trade- and finance-related information clearly and effectively.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to contribute effectively as individuals, team members, and leaders in multidisciplinary environments.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to evaluate trade and finance issues from ethical, social, and sustainability perspectives.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of International Trade and Finance and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-