MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
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
GEP0424 Greek II 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: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course will continue to emphasize on the acquisition of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. It combines the development of communication skills with an understanding of language structures, grammar and insights into modern Greek society and culture. Through a variety of resources, students are given the opportunity to express themselves in speech and writing, listen, read and respond to different types and registers of spoken and written language as well as acquire an understanding of contemporary Greece.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
Listening: S/he will be able to comprehend familiar words and phrases about areas of immediate personal relevance.
Reading: S/he will be able to understand short, simple texts. S/he will be able to find specific, predictable information in reading samples of different kind (menus, timetables, ads, etc.)
Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple talking about routine tasks requiring a direct and simple exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple phases and sentences to provide descriptions of the immediate surrounding and information of familiar topics.
Writing: S/he will be able to write short, simple compositions relating to the matters in area of immediate needs.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Repetition of nominativea kkusative and irregular verbs πάω, λέω, τρώω, ακούω. Arvanitakis Unit 9
2) Γ1 type verbs: έρχομαι, γίνομαι, σκέφτομαι and others. Time.Time expressions Arvanitakis Unit 10
3) The days of the week, adverbs of time and frequency, B2 and Γ2 type verbs. Arvanitakis Unit 11
4) Expressing location, adverbial expressions of place, ordinal numbers. Arvanitakis Unit 11 12
5) Communicative and cultural situation: in the cafe, inditerminative article. Arvanitakis Unit 12
6) Review: Reading, listening and writing activities. Arvanitakis Unit 12 13
7) In the market, plural forms of names (nominative and akkusative masculine in –ος, ης, ας, femminine in –α, η and neuter in –ο, ι,α) Arvanitakis Unit 13
8) Midterm
9) plural forms of adjectives ( in –ος, η, ο and ος, α, ο). Arvanitakis Unit 14
10) Expressing quantity, countable and uncountable question nouns πόσοι, πόσες, πόσα. Arvanitakis Unit 14
11) Adjectives πολλοί, πολλές, πολλά, λίγοι, λίγες, λίγα. Έχει and υπάρχει. Arvanitakis Unit 14
12) Nationality adjectives, clothes and colour adjectives Arvanitakis Unit 15
13) Relative pronoun ‘που’, impersonal verb ‘αρέσω’ Arvanitakis Unit 15
14) Review of all the plural forms with authentic material from Greek magazines and newspapers. Arvanitakis Unit 15

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1) Neoelliniki Grammatiki tou Triantafillidi, Organismos Ekdoseon Didaktikon Biblion, Athina,2006 2) Sintaktiko tis Neas Ellinikis (abg Gimnasiou), Organismos Ekdoseon Didaktikon Biblion, Athina,2006 3) Ploutizo ta Ellinika mou ( 1,2,3 epipeda),To sholeio Neas Ellinikis Glossas tou Panepistimiou Aristotelous,1993 4) Ta Nea Ellinika gia Ksenous ,To İdrima Manoli Triantafillidi, tou Panepistimiou Aristotelous,1990 5) Leksiko tou Babinioth,2004 6) Leksiko tou TeopoulouFitraki,1990


1) Neoelliniki Grammatiki tou Triantafillidi, Organismos Ekdoseon Didaktikon Biblion, Athina,2006 2) Sintaktiko tis Neas Ellinikis (abg Gimnasiou), Organismos Ekdoseon Didaktikon Biblion, Athina,2006 3) Ploutizo ta Ellinika mou ( 1,2,3 epipeda),To sholeio Neas Ellinikis Glossas tou Panepistimiou Aristotelous,1993 4) Ta Nea Ellinika gia Ksenous ,To İdrima Manoli Triantafillidi, tou Panepistimiou Aristotelous,1990 5) Leksiko tou Babinioth,2004 6) Leksiko tou TeopoulouFitraki,1990

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
Application 1 2 2
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 96

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.