PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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
GEP0411	Modern Chinese 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:	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 MÜGE GÜNEŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The goal of this course is to help students pronounce Hanyu Pinyin and tones correctly.The beginner level of Chinese language aims to achieve speaking, listening ability and recognize main Chinese radicals and write 50 characters.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
o will be able to use Hanyu Pinyin to pronounce Chinese language.
o will be able to understand sentences concerning himself/herself and family.
o will be able to express themselves in areas of immediate needs.
o will be able to recognize and manage to write more than 50 Chinese characters

Course Content

To introduce Hanyu Pinyin, and tell the difference among tones. Use Present Tense to conduct greetings and everyday conversations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course presentation, Information about Chinese language and culture, Chinese Phonetic rules	Handouts
2)	Introduction of Chinese Phonetic Transcription(Pinyin),practicing four tones and variations,combinations of the initals and finals and pronunciation drills	Course book, handouts
3)	Combinations of the initals and finals,spelling rules,tone marks Sing the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet song	Course book, handouts,CD
4)	Basic strokes of Chinese characters-writing the strokes,learning some basic Chinese characters and introduction some traditional characters	Course book, handouts
5)	Revision and Quiz 1	Course book
6)	Greetings and leave-taking expressions, some personal pronouns, daily phrases ( 你好！再见！)	Course book, handouts,CD
7)	Classroom Chinese expressions & get to know each other	Course book, handouts
8)	Verb “to be” ( 是 ) – introducing others, expressing gratitude	Course book, handouts
9)	Revision and Quiz 2	Course book
10)	Simple, yes-no questions (…………. 吗?)	Course book, handouts,CD
11)	Possessive pronouns, activities (listening and writing practices), Family members	Course book, handouts,CD
12)	Oral Exam, “Wh” question words-who,numbers,sports	Course book
13)	New traditional characters,activities(listening and reading practices)	Course book, handouts,
14)	Review and Quiz 3	Course book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Learn Chinese With Me – Student’s Book 1 and CD 1
References:	Chinese Characters For Beginners and CD, Grammar and Writing Handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 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
Homework Assignments	14	2	28
Quizzes	3	2	6
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			92

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)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.