ARCHITECTURE
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	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:	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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.