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MATHEMATICS
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
GEP0402 Arabic 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: 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 sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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 and phrases about areas of immediate personal relevance.
o 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.)
o 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.
o 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.
o 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 Waystage Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A2 level, which is named as Waystage.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation/ Introducing Arabic II program to students/ Having a general idea about Some Arab countries and Arab culture with the slide prepared (PowerPoint 1). General Revision of all the topics (grammar and vocabulary) of Arabic I. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
2) General Revision of all the topics (grammar and vocabulary) of Arabic I. Asking for directions. Learning the agreement between adjectives and nouns, Subject and verb. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
3) Giving direction, visiting famous places, writing postcards or letters on the topic. Reading timetables. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
4) Learning the future tense. Talking and writing about the holidays both in present and in the future. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 2, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
5) Practicing the present tense, learning some irregular verbs. Talking and writing about routines and usual tasks in the present and talking about the weather. Learning the absolute superlative. Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
6) Asking and answering questions related to likes and dislikes based on new vocabulary related to food. Talking about shopping at the supermarket (food, quantity, quality). Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 2, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
7) Learning the articles and the use of pronouns (singular and plural) through dialogues and texts related to shopping. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
8) General revision.
9) Practicing the pronouns in new contexts. Reading and comprehension. Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
10) Describing habits and everyday routine. Learning the reflexive verbs, the different use of adjective and adverbs. Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 2, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
11) Writing greetings cards for various occasions. Talking about national celebrations. Leaning the colors. Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
12) Oral and listening activities. Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey / Extra material
13) Practice writing in present, past and future. Leaning the imperative tense. Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
14) Presentations Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1 & 2, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
- Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London



Arabic Course, Fono Open Education Inst. Publications, Book 1 & 2, Istanbul, 1998 / Worksheets
Linguaphone “Lessons in Arabic” MCMLXXVII Linguaphone Inst. Ltd. London
References: - Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
- Teaching Arabic for non Arabic Speaker / Grammar and Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey
dialogues/ Modern Arabic 1 Eastern Languages Int. / Istanbul-Turkey



- 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 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 97

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) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 4
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere, 4
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning, 4
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.