BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1417 Spanish 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: İspanyolca
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Teaching the Spanish language to students at the A1.1 level.The student 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.Being able to briefly introduce yourself.
2.Being able to briefly introduce the people around you.
3.Being able to express what you want when you go somewhere and briefly communicate with the other person.
4.Being able to talk about colors, numbers, and the place you live.
5.Being able to engage in a dialogue in a store.
6.can talk about their interests, needs and motives

Course Content

The aim of this course is to make students, who are Basic Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A1 level, which is named as Breakthrough.
In our course, teaching methods and techniques will be used such as narration, educational games, group work, technology-supported learning, individual work, project preparation and reading.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Introduction to the Course. • Greeting, introduction, and farewell • Pronunciation and simple questions and answers used to get to know the person you are talking to. • Students learn greeting and introduction phrases through repetition and dialogue. • Students learn by hearing and pronouncing sounds.
2) • Personal Pronouns • Meet • Personal Information • Alphabet • Learning the sounds of the language through listening and pronunciation.
3) • Professions, countries and nationalities. • Gender (Masculine, feminine), Singular, plural. • Verbs: The verb to be called, to have, and to be. • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises.
4) • Numbers (0-100) • Verbs: The verb to be called, to have, and to be. • Present Tense regular verb conjugations. • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises. • Learning numbers with the Kahoot game.
5) • Aula Internacional Plus -2nd unit • Conjugation and usage of the verb to want • Definite, indefinite preposition (el, la, los, las) • Using the verb to want and teaching definite and indefinite prepositions with exercises.
6) • Regular verbs in present tense (-ar, -er, -ir) • Usage of why, for and because. • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises.
7) • Regular verbs in present tense (-ar, -er, -ir) • Usage of why, for and because. • Leisure activities • General repetition • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises.
8) MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9) • Aula Internacional Plus -3rd unit • Conjugation of the verbs to be, to have and to exist and the difference between them. • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises
10) • Conjugation of the verbs to be, to have and to exist and the difference between them. • Differences between Muy /mucho /mucha /muchos /muchas. • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises.
11) • Question patterns • Weather • Teaching the weather with exercises and kahoot.
12) • Aula Internacional Plus -4th unit • Verb conjugation “to wear” • “I should” pattern • Colors • Demonstrative adjectives • Watching videos about clothes in Spanish • Playing games about colors. • Solving exercises related to demonstrative adjectives.
13) • Engaging in dialogue in a store • Vocabulary: Clothing • Numbers • Students can create interactive dialogues in the classroom. • Learning numbers through Kahoot.
14) • Use and conjugation of irregular verbs to prefer, to go. • Should, -ought structure. • General repetition • Teaching verb conjugations through repetition, simple sentences and exercises.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Español sin fronteras/Pasaporte

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 3 36
Homework Assignments 3 12 36
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 115

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 2
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 1
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 3
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 3
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 4
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 2
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 3
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3