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
GEP1411	Modern Chinese I	Fall	3	0	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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The goal of this course is to help students pronounce Hanyu Pinyin and tones correctly.The beginner level of Chinese language aims to achieve speaking, listening ability and recognize main Chinese radicals and write 50 characters.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
o will be able to use Hanyu Pinyin to pronounce Chinese language.
o will be able to understand sentences concerning himself/herself and family.
o will be able to express themselves in areas of immediate needs.
o will be able to recognize and manage to write more than 50 Chinese characters

Course Content

To introduce Hanyu Pinyin, and tell the difference among tones. Use Present Tense to conduct greetings and everyday conversations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course presentation, Information about Chinese language and culture, Chinese Phonetic rules	Handouts
2)	Introduction of Chinese Phonetic Transcription(Pinyin),practicing four tones and variations,combinations of the initals and finals and pronunciation drills	Course book, handouts
3)	Combinations of the initals and finals,spelling rules,tone marks Sing the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet song	Course book, handouts,CD
4)	Basic strokes of Chinese characters-writing the strokes,learning some basic Chinese characters and introduction some traditional characters	Course book, handouts
5)	Revision and Quiz 1	Course book
6)	Greetings and leave-taking expressions, some personal pronouns, daily phrases ( 你好！再见！)	Course book, handouts,CD
7)	Classroom Chinese expressions & get to know each other	Course book, handouts
8)	Verb “to be” ( 是 ) – introducing others, expressing gratitude	Course book, handouts
9)	Revision and Quiz 2	Course book
10)	Simple, yes-no questions (…………. 吗?)	Course book, handouts,CD
11)	Possessive pronouns, activities (listening and writing practices), Family members	Course book, handouts,CD
12)	Oral Exam, “Wh” question words-who,numbers,sports	Course book
13)	New traditional characters,activities(listening and reading practices)	Course book, handouts,
14)	Review and Quiz 3	Course book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Learn Chinese With Me – Student’s Book 1 and CD 1
References:	Chinese Characters For Beginners and CD, Grammar and Writing Handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Application	1	% 15
Quizzes	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	14	2	28
Quizzes	3	2	6
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			92

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)	The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2)	The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3)	The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4)	The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5)	The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
6)	The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
7)	The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
8)	The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9)	The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.