PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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 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
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)	Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2)	To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3)	Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4)	Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5)	To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6)	To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7)	To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8)	To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9)	To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10)	To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11)	To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12)	Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13)	To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14)	To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15)	To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16)	To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.