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
GEP0401 Arabic I 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: Arapça
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: 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 s/he knows and things s/he 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;
The students who succeeded in this course;
o Listening: S/he will be able to comprehend familiar words about family and close relatives and very basic structures when spoken slowly and clearly.
o Reading: S/he will be able to understand familiar words and very simple sentences in written texts such as short messages, menus, and job applications.
o Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple way on condition that the person opposite her repeats what he said more slowly and if he can help her form the things s/he wants to say.(for example: introducing herself and her close family members/friends, ordering food or drinks in a restaurant and asking for the bill);
o Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple structures and sentences to describe herself, her age, the place she lives in, her job and her close family members.
o Writing: S/he will be able to introduce her/himself and her/his close family members/friends by

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) Orientation/ Introducing Arabic I program to students/ Having a general idea about the language. Introduction to the Arabic alphabet and the letters. Power point presentation. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
2) Introducing oneself (asking and telling name), and Greetings. Silent letters and the vowel sounds and their signs. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
3) Counting from 0 to 20, Asking and saying the nationality, asking and answering basic questions. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
4) Pronouns. Formal / informal situations. Presenting one’s self in accordance with the samples provided. Subject verb agreement. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
5) Learning about the professions, asking and telling the professions and workplaces. Counting from 20 to 100, asking and telling the age, phone number and address. Conjugating the regular verbs which end in –are in present tense. Negative sentences. Modern Arapça 1 Doğu Dilleri Enstitüsü / İstanbul-Türkiye
6) Presenting the person in the picture according to the given information. Seeing which food/beverages are present in a restaurant, giving food/drink orders. (Singular and plural) Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
7) Presentation about menus, giving an order at a restaurant, names according to their kind and number. General revision. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
8) Learning the days of the week, seasons, months and years. Linkers and negative sentences. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
9) Learn to read the clock, the weather forecast and sentences and their elements. Power point presentation. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
10) Talking and writing about the free time Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
11) Talking and writing about the free time Arapça Kursu, Fono açıköğretim Kurumu Yayınları, Kitap 1, İstanbul, 1998/Worksheets
12) Describe holiday activities and booking an hotel room. Practice the prepositions. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
13) Comparative and superlatives. Numbers after 100. Sentence practice + General revision. Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
14) Presentations
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Arapça Kursu, Fono açıköğretim Kurumu Yayınları, Kitap 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Çalışma Kağıtları
Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London


Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
References: - Modern Arapça 1 Doğu Dilleri Enstitüsü / İstanbul-Türkiye
- Ana dili Arapça olmayanlara arapça dersi / Gramer and dialog / Modern Arapça 1 Doğu Dilleri Enstitüsü / İstanbul-Türkiye


- Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
- Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
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.