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
GEP0416	Russian 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 CANAN GUTUL Instructor TUĞBA AKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	• 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;
The students who succeeded in this course;
• students will be able to read short simple texts from different sources; understand the basic and additional information from the adapted cross-cultural, journalistic and social texts;
• students will be able to write a short letter, a memo, a greeting card etc., to present the main content of the source text with the help of the questions;
• students will be able to understand the main information (theme, reference to place, time, cause etc.) presented in single dialogues and monologues on everyday;
• students will be able to initiate a dialogue in simple standard situations; maintain the dialogue about yourself, your friends, family, study, job, learning of foreign language, working day, free time, hometown, weather and formulate your own statement based on the text you've read;
material, Road to Russia I. 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.

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. This is reflected in the course teaching material, Road to Russia I. 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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course. Revision of the 1st semester.	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
2)	Urok 8: 1. Grammar: • parts of speech;• Numerals (100-1000) second conjugation verbs in present tense. 2..Reading. "Moscow is the capital of Russia".
3)	Urok 8: 1.Grammar: • structure of complex sentence. 2.Conversation: «My City».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
4)	Urok 8: 1. Grammar. • the imperative; • prepositional case in the sense of place; • the value of prepositions В, НА. 2.Reading «Excursion to the Kremlin».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
5)	Urok 8: Revision before quiz 1. Quiz 1	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
6)	Urok 9. 1.Grammar: • features verb conjugation with the particle-СЯ; • comparison of the situations the use of verbs учить and учиться; • accusative nouns in the sense of direct the object. 2.Conversation «Foreign languages».	Дорога в Россию I В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова,А.А.Толстых
7)	Urok 9: 1. Grammar: • accusative personal pronouns in the sense of direct the object; • . negative pronouns НИКОГО, НИЧЕГО; • infinitive after the verb ЛЮБИТЬ 2. Conversation : «What do you do in your spare time?».	Дорога в Россию I В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
8)	Urok 9 1. Grammar: • construction: МОЖНО + infinitive; • complex sentence with the conjunction ПОЭТОМУ. 2. Conversation : «Where can I buy souvenirs?».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
9)	Urok 10: 1.Grammar: • the past tense of the verb; • especially the use of the verb БЫТЬ in the past time; • adverbs of time; • features of the use of verbs СМОТРЕТЬ and ВИДЕТЬ. 2. Reading: «Visit to the Museum of Pushkin».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
10)	Urok 10: 1.Grammar: • verbs of motion (present tense);.• prepositional to identify modes of transportation. 2..Conversation: «Transportation».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
11)	Urok 10: 1 Grammar: • verbs of motion (past tense). 2.Reading: «Seasons».	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
12)	Urok 11: 1. Grammar: • the aspects of verbs (perfective and imperfective), • the use of aspects (past tense). 2. Speech samples:Что ты читал вчера?	В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
13)	Revision	Дорога в Россию I В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
14)	Revision before the Final Exam.	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
References:	Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Application	1	% 15
Quizzes	1	% 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
Application	1	3	3
Study Hours Out of Class	7	1	7
Quizzes	3	6	18
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			100

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.