PERFORMING ARTS
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)	They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).
2)	They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.
3)	They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.
4)	Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
5)	They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.
6)	Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.
7)	They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.
8)	They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.
9)	They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.
10)	They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.
11)	By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
12)	They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.
13)	Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.
14)	Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.
15)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.