ARCHITECTURE
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	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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.