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PERFORMING ARTS
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
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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 5
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 5
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 3
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 1
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 5
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 2
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 3
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 5
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 3
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.