SOCIOLOGY
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
GEP0409	Italian I	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:	İtalyanca
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is designed for the students studying in different faculties of the university to enable them to achieve A1.1 level Italian as Basic Users stated in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference. 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 s/he knows and things s/he 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 Listening: S/he will be able to comprehend familiar words about family and close relatives and very basic structures when spoken slowly and clearly.
o Reading: S/he will be able to understand familiar words and very simple sentences in written texts such as short messages, menus, and job applications.
o Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple way on condition that the person opposite her repeats what he said more slowly and if he can help her form the things s/he wants to say.(for example: introducing herself and her close family members/friends, ordering food or drinks in a bar and restaurant and asking for the bill)
o Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple structures and sentences to describe herself, her age, the place she lives in, her job, her close family members.
o Writing: S/he will be able to introduce her/himself and her/his close family members/friends by writing short and simple sentences.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to make students, who are Basic Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A1 level, which is named as Breakthrough.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual work, group work, technology-supported learning and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Presentation of the course. To introduce “ what’s your name? “Alphabet , pronunciation General information about italian language Verb “chiamarsi”, , singular, plural
2)	Unit 1 Primi contatti, to greet, asking and saying the origin . Asking and telling age. Numbers from 0-30 Asking the origin , determinative articles “il” and “la” (the) Verbs “to be and to have”, nationality adjectives.
3)	Asking telephone numbers, address Introduce oneself Revision of the verbs “to be” and “to have” There is/ there are
4)	Revision Irregular verbs
5)	Unit 2 “ Me and others “ numbers 1 - 100. Asking how are you? Introducing people. Professions. Say what languages you speak, where you live . Verbs regulars (1. Group).Verbs irregulars “ to do, to stay”. Indefinite articles (a book , an apple ecc.)
6)	Demonstrative pronouns. Formal / informal situations. Presenting one’s self in accordance with the samples provided. Talking about the languages spoken.
7)	Unit 3 “good appetite” introduction to vocabulary, dialogues at the restaurant. Verbs regulars (2. Group)
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Learning the days of the week and the months of the year. Asking the price and writing and acting dialogues set in a restaurant. Conjugating the regular and some irregular verbs which end in –ire in present tense.
10)	Unit 4 “ Free time”, talking about free time, Verbs irregulars “ to go, to go out”, ), what, which, how much
11)	Time, video the psycological test Adverbs of frequency, verb to like, personal taste
12)	Unit 5 “ In hotel”Describe a room, a house. Verbs to “ can”, “come” Prepositions with articles.
13)	Problems in a hotel. House listings. Date, the months Cardinal numbers from 100, Ordinal numbers, how much, how many Revision. Video “ In holiday”, caffè culturale “trip, receipt”
14)	General review and exam preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	ITALIAN ESPRESSO 1 Gruppo Italiaidea/ Alma Edizioni, power point sunumlar , İtalyanca öğretmenin tarafından hazırlanan ek material. ITALIAN ESPRESSO 1 Gruppo Italiaidea/ Alma Edizioni, power point presentations, booklet prepared by the Italian instructor.
References:	Verbissimo; Alma Edizioni,2003 İtalyan grameri ; Alma Edizioni,2004; Zanichelli,2007. Gerekli görüldüğünde birim tarafından hazırlanan ek materyaller. Verbissimo; Alma Edizioni,2003 İtalyan grameri ; Alma Edizioni,2004; Zanichelli,2007; extra materials prepared by the department if necessary

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	3	36
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Quizzes	1	15	15
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			114

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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.	3
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels	2
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.	3
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes	3
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills	2
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.	2
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography; and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.	4
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective	4
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge	2
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects	2
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.	2
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.	2