CIVIL ENGINEERING
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
GEP0415	Russian 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:	Rusça
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor CANAN GUTUL Instructor TUĞBA AKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this lesson is to learn the Russian Alphabet. Learning basic grammatical structures. To gain basic reading, listening, writing and speaking skills in Russian.• Provide students with the language tools necessary to communicate both orally and in writing at an elementary level in Russian • develop students’ confidence and ability to communicate in a new language and maintain their interest by providing varied, engaging and interactive activities • get students to experience the Russian culture through songs, and selected episodes from films and cartoons • increase students’ awareness of the global workplace through the introduction of a new culture

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. RUSSIAN You will be able to introduce yourself and your family.
2. You will learn BASIC RUSSIAN grammar rules.
3. You will learn Russian words, verbs and pronouns.
4. You will learn the correct pronunciation rules and emphasis.
5. You will learn Russian greetings, introductions, farewells and basic question patterns.
6. You will be able to distinguish between masculine, feminine and neuter in Russian.
7. You will be able to make plurals in Russian.
8. We will analyze the grammar rules we have learned in the text and in short videos.
9. You will gain Russian reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.
10. We will watch Russian content (songs, short videos, etc.) and talk about the videos we watch. Language develops as we speak.
11. You will gain dictation skills.
12. Your Russian vocabulary will increase and you will have laid a good foundation.

Course Content

Topics will take into account the requirements of the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL Elementary level) for beginners in Russian and also the recommendations and guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Various types of authentic materials will be used along with the main textbook to achieve the course aims. Cultural material and activities will expose students to various aspects of Russian life as well as motivate them and facilitate their progress in learning the language.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual work, group work, technology-supported learning and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Urok 1: 1. Introduction to the course 2. Phonetics:• vowels (а, о, у, э, и, ы); • consonants (л, м, н, п, б, ф, в, т, д); • voiced and voiceless consonants; • rhythmic of words; • syllabification, reduction rules, stress; • tone constructions I and III. 3. Grammar: • construction with demonstrative word это; • singular third person pronouns (он, она).
2)	RUSSIAN ALPHABET Phonetic studies ALPHABET REPEAT, PHONETIC STUDIES WRITING ONE-SYLLABLE WORDS, READING ONE-SYLLABLE WORDS 1.Д /Зh a question word Кто (Кто это?).	1.Д /З
3)	0-10 numbers Daily Greeting phrases Introduction to basic stress and grammar rules (types of nouns) new words Who's this? What's this? This is Anna. This house. MASCULINE, FEMALE, NEUTRAL nouns	2.Д/З
4)	Personal Pronouns, Case adverbs, Questions (Where? How?), Types of nouns, repetition and practice, new words Add their gender next to the given names. Write (masculine, feminine, neuter) Где бабабушка? That's it. Где Anton? Он там .ial.	3.Д/ З
5)	Possessive Pronouns, new words PHONETIC AND DICTION STUDY Possessive pronouns table Мой моя моё How much time has it taken? So what? У МЕНЯ ЕСТЬ …….. (Masculine, feminine and neuter possessive pronouns,)	4.Д/З
6)	ЧЕЙ?ЧЬЯ?ЧЬЁ?WHOSE? QUESTIONS, possessive pronouns in all forms new words PHONETIC AND DICTION STUDY EXERCISES Твой твоя твоё How it works Ваш ваша ваше Его её их How many times?	5.Д/ З
7)	INTRODUCTION TO PLURAL AND VERB ИЗУЧАТЬ РАБОТАТЬ ДЕЛАТЬ PLURAL MASCULINE AND FEMALE NOUNS (RULES AND EXCEPTIONS) To learn, To work, Making sentences with verbs to do in present and present tense)	6.Д/ З
8)	Midterm Week
9)	1.Quiz analysis (feedback).Plural forms of neuter nouns and exceptions New verbs (ИГРАТЬ, ГУЛЯТЬ, КУШАТЬ) POSITIVE NEGATIVE QUESTION PATTERNS AND ANSWERS Phonetic and dictation exercises Text and dialogue readings EXERCISES ТЫ КУШАЕШЬ СУП? ТЫ КУШАЕШЬ САЛАТ?	7.Д /З
10)	Plural question and all forms of possessive pronouns ОТДЫХАТЬ ЧИТАТЬ ПОНИМАТЬ Dictation study Чьи ? More information ТЫ ЧИТАЕШЬ ЖУРАЛ? What happened? What is it about? What is it about?	8. Д /З
11)	Professions, new words, new verbs Issues 11- 20. COMPOSITION WORK ON THE THEME OF Я и МОИ ДРУЗЬЯ	9.Д/З
12)	General Overview
13)	10. Course oral exam texts PREPARATION FOR THE FINAL EXERCISES	10.Д /З
14)	Presenatations (READING and SPEAKING

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Дорога в Россию 1 ve hocanın ders gereçleri (tüm ders kaynakları itslearningte kaynaklar kısmında mevcut)
References:	Course materials 1 and the instructor's course materials (all course resources are available in itslearningte resources section)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Homework Assignments	3	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	2	24
Presentations / Seminar	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	3	10	30
Quizzes	2	10	20
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			120

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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.