EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
GEP0412 Modern Chinese II 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 repeat and pronounce the syllables,words and tones that they learned correctly.This level of Chinese language aims to achieve reading, speaking, listening,
writing ability and recognize at least 100 characters.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
owill be able to use the simple speaking patterns in daily life.
owill be able to count 1-100, differentiate the amounts and measure words.
owill be able to express themselves and have conversations.
owill be able to recognize and manage to write more than 100 Chinese characters.

Course Content

To recall the general features of the Chinese language, develop vocabulary knowledge, to express oneself better and to focus on reading and writing skills.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Review – Review of 4 tones in Chinese, Combinations of the initals and finals,activities Handouts
2) Have got / has got , How many ? - Measure words (zhang….....) Course book, handouts
3) “Wh” question word (What is this?) – (What is that?), school materials (a CD, two books…………..) Course book, handouts
4) (Whose is that book?), Possessive pronouns - This is my book. 1 – 100 numbers Course book, handouts,CD
5) Revision and Quiz 1 Course book
6) Looking for someone – (Where are they?) “Happy birthday to you!..........” Course book,CD handouts
7) Expressing one’s mood and feelings – (I’m very happy today.) …………………..with……………........ Course book,CD handouts
8) Inquring about and offering age information (How old are you?) – I’m ………. years old. Verb + not ( 不 ) + verb Course book,CD handouts
9) Revision and Quiz 2 Course book
10) Introducing oneself - My surname …………………. Explaining where you come from. - I come from ………… Course book, handouts
11) Countries, activities (listening,reading and writing practices) Course book,CD handouts
12) Oral Exam, activities (listening,reading and writing practices) Course book
13) Expressing welcome - Welcome to my home!....... Course book, handouts
14) Review and Quiz 3 Course book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Learn Chinese With Me – Öğrenci Kitabı 1 ve CD 1 / Learn Chinese With Me – Student’s Book 1 and CD 2
References: Chinese Characters For Beginners ve CD, Gramer ve Yazı için çalışma kağıtları / Chinese Characters For Beginners and CD, Grammar and Writing Handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 1
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 2
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 1
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 1
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 1
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 1
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 1