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
GEP0410 Italian II 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
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SEMA SEVİNÇ BAYKAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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 and phrases about areas of immediate personal relevance.
o Reading: S/he will be able to understand short, simple texts. S/he will be able to find specific, predictable information in reading samples of different kind (menus, timetables, ads, etc.)
o Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple talking about routine tasks requiring a direct and simple exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
o Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple phases and sentences to provide descriptions of the immediate surrounding and information of familiar topics.
o Writing: S/he will be able to write short, simple compositions relating to the matters in area of immediate needs.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to make students, who are Waystage Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A2 level, which is named as Waystage.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation/ Introducing Italian II program to students/ Having a general idea about Italy with the slide prepared (PowerPoint 1). General Revision of all the topics (grammar and vocabulary) of Italian I. PowerPoint slide Extra material
2) General Revision of all the topics (grammar and vocabulary) of Italian I. Asking for directions. Learning the agreement between adjectives and nouns, the partitive article, and the use of ‘molto’. Extra material Italian Espresso 1 (unità 6/unit 6)
3) Touring in Italy, giving direction, visiting famous places, writing postcards or letters on the topic. Reading timetables. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 6, unit 6)
4) Learning the past tense. Talking and writing about the holidays both in present and in past. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 7, unit 7)
5) Practicing the past tense, leaning some irregular verbs. Talking and writing about routines and usual tasks in the past and talking about the weather. Learning the absolute superlative. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 7, unit 7)
6) Asking and answering questions related to likes and dislikes based on new vocabulary related to food. Talking about shopping at the supermarket (food, quantity, quality). Italian Espresso 1 (unità 8, unit 8)
7) Learning the partitive article and the use of direct pronouns (singular) through dialogues and texts related to shopping. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 8, unit 8)
8) General revision Extra material Italian Espresso 1 (Esercizi / exercises)
9) Practicing the direct pronouns in new contexts and learning the plural forms as well; leaning the impersonal construction of a sentence. Reading and Comprehension. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 8, unit 8)
10) Describing habits and everyday routine. Leaning the reflexive verbs, the different use of adjective and adverbs. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 9, unit 9)
11) Writing greetings cards for various occasions. Talking about national celebrations. Leaning the colors. Italian Espresso 1 (unità 4, unit4) Extra material
12) Lean and practice the future tense, talking about future plans. Leaning the imperative tense. Italian Espresso 2 (unità 8, unit 8)
13) Practice writing in present, past and future. Formal and informal dialogues. General grammar exercises. Italian Espresso 2 (unità 8, unit 8)
14) Presentations
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: ITALIAN ESPRESSO 1 & 2 Gruppo Italiaidea/ Alma Edizioni, power point sunumlar , İtalyanca okutmanın tarafından hazırlanan ek kitapçık.

ITALIAN ESPRESSO1 & 2 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
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
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