GEP0408 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture IIBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
GEP0408 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture 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: 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: This course is an optional course for the students who has choosen the Japanese language last term, we will continue to study more new words, sentences and grammars, provide necessary background informations. We hope students can communicate in elementary Japanese and understand more Japanese language and culture.

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) Revision of points studied in JPN 101, Hiragana and Katakana Course book
2) Adjectives: NA and İİ adjectives Course book
3) Usage of adjectives with nouns na and ii adjectives+nouns Course book
4) Talking about our likes,dislikes – noun+ga suki des. Course book
5) Explaining reasons te kara... Listening and writing exercises Course book
6) Expressionsarimas and imas for living and nonliving things Course book
7) Review of the Semester Course book
8) Counting objetcs suffixes –mai,kai and so on Course book
9) Concept of shopping: including the system of suffixes Course book
10) Usage of adjectives in the past deshita,katta Course book
11) Comparison of adjectives, yori; superlatives : ichiban+ adjectives Course book
12) Explaining reason,: usage of –ni ; expressing our wishes for objects hoşii des INTRODUCTION TO KANJI Course book
13) Expressing our wishes to do things: verb+ taides. 5 new kanji Course book
14) Revision of grammar points p.p 112,113: listening, reading and memorizing exercises. 5 new kanji Course book
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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 5
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 5
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 5
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4