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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 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 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) 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.