EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
GEP0407 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture 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: English
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 he/she knows and things he/she 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 will be able to differentiate the sounds of Hiragana and Katakana writing systems.
o will be able to listen and write complex words
o will be able to start reading the two writing systems slowly

Course Content

To introduce Japonese grammar

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Japanese language Introduction of Hiragana Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
2) Introduction of Katakana / Reading and writing exercises Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
3) Talking about one’s occupation and nationality / Introducing oneself Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
4) Identifying objects (kore/sore/are) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
5) Identifying and personalizing objects ( usage of NO) / Reading and writing exercises in writing systems Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
6) Practising numbers until 10,000 Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
7) Asking and telling prices (counting floors (kai) / Telling the time / Practising numbers 10,000 and above Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
8) Introduction of present tense and past tense Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
9) Practising past tense along with expressions of time (ashita, ototoi, kinou and etc.) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
10) Talking about periods of time ( kara –made...) Talking about the time in different places in the world Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
11) Introduction of future tense (ashita, rai, asatte) Days of the week Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
12) Prepositions of place (ni , de, he) ; time (ni) and vehicles (de) , with (to) Asking about someone’s phone number Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
13) Asking and telling the date/asking about specific dates and someone’s birthday (nangatsu nan nichi desu ka) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
14) Planning a day of oneself combining the vocabulary of means of transportation using all tenses learnt Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
15) Final exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 1 % 15
Quizzes 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 20
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
Application 1 2 2
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 1
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 2
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 1
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 1
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 1
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 1
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 1