OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1405	German I	Fall	2	2	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Almanca
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course: It will help you develop proficiency in basic listening, speaking, reading and writing in German. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
1. understand and use familiar and everyday expressions and very simple sentences.
2. introduce yourself and others.
3. can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Course Content

In this course, students will reach the A1 level, called Introduction or Discovery, which is the Basic User of the Common European Framework of Reference for German.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual work, group work, technology-supported learning and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, 1–10 Numbers and W–questions Subject: Hello. My name is… Speaking: Address	Schritte Internatioanal 1, Lektion 1
2)	Pronoun “aus”, countries, verb conjugation: kommen, heißen, sprechen, sein, languages, alphabet	Lektion 1
3)	Helping verb: sein; Possessive: mein / Subject: Family and friends / Speaking: Introduce himself	Lektion 2
4)	Verb conjugation: wohnen, kommen, leben, studieren, heißen; personal pronouns; country names with articles; question words ,,Wie/Wo/Woher…” /	Lektion 2
5)	Helping verb: haben / subject: Food and drinks / speaking: My favourite food / I. Quiz	Lektion 2/3
6)	Indefinite article: singular, plural and negative form of words; w/o article usage; Ja/Nein questions	Lektion 3
7)	Price, weight and size / Verb conjugation: essen /	Lektion 3
8)	Definite and indefinite article; adverb of place : hier/dort, negation, personal pronouns; plural forms and colours / subject: My house / speaking: Life style	Numbers from 1–100 and more
9)	Numbers from 1–100 and more	Lektion 4
10)	Times; separable verbs; adverbs of time: am, um, von ... bis; Subject: My day / speaking: Opening hours	Lektion 5
11)	Verb conjugation: sehen and arbeiten; place of verb: in; II. Quiz	Lektion 5
12)	Nominative and accusative form of definite article; verb conjugation: nehmen / subject: Spare time / speaking: Weather condition	Lektion 6
13)	Ja/nein/doch; verb conjugation: möchten, lesen, treffen, fahren, schlafen	Lektion 6
14)	Revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	A1 Netzwerk Klett Verlag Kursbuch, Arbeitsbuch and Intensivtrainer. They will be shared via Itslearning. Verlag, Langenscheidt – Wörterbuch Türkisch Deutsch / Deutsch – Türkisch, PONS Wörterbuch Englisch Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	4	48
Quizzes	2	15	30
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			121

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally	1
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules	1
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication	1
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level	1
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology	1
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally	1
8)	To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)	1
9)	To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user	1
10)	To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting	1