INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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	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 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)	Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2)	Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3)	Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4)	Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5)	Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6)	Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7)	Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8)	Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9)	Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,