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
GEP0443	Circassian 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:	Çerkesce
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives:	Designed for students who do not speak Circassian, it provides information on getting to know the Circassian language and culture at a basic level. It is a program that aims to gain Students who successfully complete this course,  understand basic words and phrases about themselves, their family and their environment;  express themselves using them; and the places they live in using simple phrases and sentences. introducing people;  letters, e-mails, etc. containing brief information about their own lives (where they are from, their hobbies, etc.). texts manuscripts;  understand the outlines of simple written texts;  understand what is said and communicate with others, provided that it is at a simple level, The aim is to ask simple questions that can meet their needs and answer such questions. In addition, during the course, students practice in a comfortable environment with group and peer work; Circassian It is aimed to provide students with information about their culture and to develop their intercultural skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. He can recognize the letters in the alphabet, make the sounds of the letters he hears and write the letters.
2. Can use formulaic expressions regarding meeting and greeting. He can introduce himself; where you are from,
Can tell you where you live and what you do.
3. Can explain simply what he and others do in daily life.
4. Can understand the outlines of short and simple texts and announcements he sees.
5. Simple questions in line with their needs in living spaces (home, workplace, school, restaurant, cafe, store, etc.).
can ask and answer these questions.
6. By using question words (What, to what, where, to where, etc.) questions frequently encountered in daily life (address, date)
can ask simple questions on subjects such as asking time and time etc.; can obtain information and convey information about these fields.
7. Get a message from someone by talking face to face or using communication tools (phone and social media, e-mail).
may want something; Can understand simple requests from others.
8. Can understand and explain concepts related to numbers, prices and time.
9. Can understand and engage in activities and hobbies that oneself and others regularly engage in in daily life.
can tell.
10. He can explain something he likes or dislikes to do, and can understand it when it is explained to him.

Course Content

A new language is the door to a new culture. Multilingualism and multiculturalism cannot be ignored in contemporary societies.
feature. Learning the Circassian language and culture, the large Circassian diaspora living in Turkey and other countries
It will contribute to social, cultural and economic relations with

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course and the Alphabet
2)	"The Alphabet Greetings / Meeting people This/That/He/She/It What/Who? Is it ….? Yes / No isn't Plural Suffixes Numbers (0-10) Class Language"
3)	Genitive / Possessive Suffixes (Whose? My) ; Countries and Nationalities ; Days
4)	"Locative Case (щытын, щылъын; тетын, телъын; дэтын, дэлъын; щIэтын, щIэлъын) There x Not there"
5)	Locative Case (итын, илъын; хэтын, хэлъын; бгъэдэтын, бгъэдэлъын) There x Not there
6)	Nominal Sentences - (Positive - Negative - Question Form)
7)	"Present Continuous Tense Personal Suffix positive, negative & negative forms"
8)	Midterm
9)	Now
10)	Adjectives; Months; Seasons; Weather
11)	Noun Compounds
12)	to want to do
13)	"Revision "
14)	Speaking Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Altan A. Adığebze (Çerkesçe), Nalçik, 1996.
Bekanova M., Razgovornıy kabardinski (Konuşma Dili Çerkesçe), Nalçik, 2009.
Kumahov M.A., Kabardino-Çerkesski Yazık (Kabardey-Çerkes Dili), Kabardey-Balkar Cumhuriyeti İnsan
Araştırmaları Enstitüsü, Nalçik, 2003.
Topçu M., Çerkesçe-Türkçe/Türkçe-Çerkesçe Sözlük, Türk Dil Kurumu, Ankara, 2023.
Vatanartıran S. (ed.), Adığece Ders Kitabı, 5-8 Sınıflar (Modül 1-4), Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara, 2012.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Homework Assignments	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
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	4	48
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Quizzes	1	10	10
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			121

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