MEDICINE
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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process