MEDICINE
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 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: 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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process