INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
GEP1405 German I Fall 2 2 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course: It will help you develop proficiency in basic listening, speaking, reading and writing in German.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
1. understand and use familiar and everyday expressions and very simple sentences.
2. introduce yourself and others.
3. can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Course Content

In this course, students will reach the A1 level, called Introduction or Discovery, which is the Basic User of the Common European Framework of Reference for German.
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) Introduction, 1–10 Numbers and W–questions Subject: Hello. My name is… Speaking: Address Schritte Internatioanal 1, Lektion 1
2) Pronoun “aus”, countries, verb conjugation: kommen, heißen, sprechen, sein, languages, alphabet Lektion 1
3) Helping verb: sein; Possessive: mein / Subject: Family and friends / Speaking: Introduce himself Lektion 2
4) Verb conjugation: wohnen, kommen, leben, studieren, heißen; personal pronouns; country names with articles; question words ,,Wie/Wo/Woher…” / Lektion 2
5) Helping verb: haben / subject: Food and drinks / speaking: My favourite food / I. Quiz Lektion 2/3
6) Indefinite article: singular, plural and negative form of words; w/o article usage; Ja/Nein questions Lektion 3
7) Price, weight and size / Verb conjugation: essen / Lektion 3
8) Definite and indefinite article; adverb of place : hier/dort, negation, personal pronouns; plural forms and colours / subject: My house / speaking: Life style Numbers from 1–100 and more
9) Numbers from 1–100 and more Lektion 4
10) Times; separable verbs; adverbs of time: am, um, von ... bis; Subject: My day / speaking: Opening hours Lektion 5
11) Verb conjugation: sehen and arbeiten; place of verb: in; II. Quiz Lektion 5
12) Nominative and accusative form of definite article; verb conjugation: nehmen / subject: Spare time / speaking: Weather condition Lektion 6
13) Ja/nein/doch; verb conjugation: möchten, lesen, treffen, fahren, schlafen Lektion 6
14) Revision

Sources

Course Notes:
References: A1 Netzwerk Klett Verlag Kursbuch, Arbeitsbuch and Intensivtrainer. They will be shared via Itslearning. Verlag, Langenscheidt – Wörterbuch Türkisch Deutsch / Deutsch – Türkisch, PONS Wörterbuch Englisch Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4 48
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 2 15 30
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

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) Engages in design, planning, and implementation activities in the field of interior architecture that can respond to different spatial configurations, user groups, and needs in national and international contexts,
2) Analyzes data collected by focusing on user needs alongside real physical, social, and economic constraints, synthesizes various information and thoughts using individual and professional skills of the 21st century, and uses these processes to develop creative spatial solutions.
3) Produces creative, innovative, aesthetic, and original spatial solutions using abstract and concrete concepts,
4) Uses contemporary knowledge production, expression, representation, and technologies required by the field of interior architecture,
5) Gains knowledge about contemporary spatial fittings and construction techniques in design and implementation works in the field of interior architecture; follows the industry and current developments,
6) Embraces and prioritizes the relationship between human-environment, user health and safety, universal design principles, and sustainable design approaches in the field of interior architecture,
7) Acquires a design understanding that respects the social and cultural rights of society, cultural heritage, and nature, and can make conscious decisions on these matters.
8) Follows national and international values and developments in the fields of interior architecture, architecture, design, and art, participates in teamworks, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, and is knowledgeable in ethical issues,
9) Gains an understanding of legal regulations and standards in interior architecture; and becomes aware of professional ethics and responsibilities.