Browsing by Author "Bulca, Meriç"

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Extensive Reading and Creative Practices
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2013) Safaeia, Ladan Amir; Bulca, Meric; Department of Modern Languages
This study mainly focuses on the role of extensive reading in second language courses at Atilim University. In fact, it is the motivating nature of extensive reading that both gives the students a space to read as they like and when they like, and furnishes them with a higher self-confidence to internalize what they have read and produce an authentic product that goes hand in hand with their language skills. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the idea if extensive reading can be an influential factor in improving their creativity in second language skills. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of ALSC 2012
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Public Presentation: Who Fears?
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2013) Bulca, Meric; Safaei, Ladan Amir; Department of Modern Languages
Having a presentation always creates tension among presenters. This study aims at furnishing students with the strategies that both minimize stage fright, and prepare manuscripts with organized content for their speech. As for the strategies, the study suggests ice-breaker mini-presentations throughout the semester in order to encourage the learners to familiarize themselves with speech making before audience. In addition, it leads the participants to follow pre-planned and organized steps prior to the speech. It is observed that following these steps they are more likely to overcome their stage fright as well as to deliver a more organized speech. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of ALSC 2012