GEP1411 Modern Chinese IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BIOMEDICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BIOMEDICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGY (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
Spring
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) Skill of using math and science knowledge in the problems of the Biomedical Equipment Technology Program
2) Cognition skill of recognition, modeling, and resolving of engineering problems in biomedical and related fields
3) Reveal of creative projects in the field of biomedical, experimental verification of these projects and skill of interpreting results
4) Learning the techniques and safety principles for applications in the field of biomedical and skill of using related measurement tools
5) Skill of making disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork 5
6) Skill of acting independently, using initiative and creativity 3
7) Skill of monitoring technological developments in their own topic and in general, lifelong learning, learning to learn and renewing itself
8) Students learn oral and written communication skills
9) Skill of professional and ethical responsibility and entreating sensitive to these
10) Having the information about quality standards and management; Skill of complying with management rules, standards and work discipline
11) In the light of Ataturk's principles, to have historical information on The Republic of Turkey foundation
12) Turkish verbal and written skills to communicate effectively; having at least one foreign language knowledge 3