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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 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: 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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.