PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
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
GEP0423 Greek I Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Modern Greek and places equal emphasis on the acquisition of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. It combines an emphasis on the development of communication skills with an understanding of language structures and grammar and insights into modern Greek society and culture. Through a variety of resources, students are given the opportunity to express themselves in speech and writing, listen, read and respond to different types of spoken and written language as well as acquire an understanding of contemporary Greece.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
Listening: S/he will be able to comprehend familiar words about family and close relatives and very basic structures when spoken slowly and clearly.
Reading: S/he will be able to understand familiar words and very simple sentences in written texts such as short messages, menus, and job applications.
Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple way on condition that the person opposite her repeats what he said more slowly and if he can help her form the things s/he wants to say.(for example: introducing herself and her close family members/friends, ordering food or drinks in a bar and restaurant and asking for the bill);
Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple structures and sentences to describe herself, her age, the place she lives in, her job and her close family members.
Writing: S/he will be able to introduce her/himself and her/his close family members/friends by writing short and simple sentences.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to make students, who are Basic Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A1 level, which is named as Breakthrough.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The alphabet, vowel and consonant groups, the stress system. Arvanitakis
2) Affirming, denying, greeting in both formal and informal way. Presenting one’s self; asking and saying the nationality and name. Personal pronouns subject; me, you, he/she. Arvanitakis Unit 1
3) Expression of thanks, to present to each other, Arvanitakis Unit 2
4) Verb “to be” , Counting from 1to10 Arvanitakis Unit 2
5) Nationalities, greek cities, deterninative article singular. Determinative article, cases (nominative accusative), preposition από. Arvanitakis Unit 3
6) Introduction to A group regular verbs; Possessive suffix; Numbers between 1-100. Arvanitakis Unit 3
7) Revision. Numbers between 1000-2000; Addresses and telephone numbers; Introduction to possessive pronouns Arvanitakis Unit 4
8) Midterm
9) Practise on possessive pronouns; Occupation lists according to gender Arvanitakis Unit 4
10) Introduction to B group regular verbs; Comparision of A group regular verbs to B group ones; Chunks related to maritial status Arvanitakis Unit 5
11) Practise on the use of verbs, especially “have” and “be” Arvanitakis Unit 5
12) Prices and expressions, names masculine in ος,ης, ας, feminine in –α,η and neutral in –ο,ι,μα (accusative singular) Arvanitakis Unit 6
13) Demonstrative pronoun αυτός, αυτή, αυτό, apocopate σας/ σ’, Exchange of information about people Arvanitakis Unit 7
14) Adjectives in –ος, η, ο and –ος, α, ο (nominative singular) Interrogative pronouns ποιος, ποια, ποιο, adjectives which express nationality Arvanitakis Unit 7 8

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Arvanitakis, Kleanthis e Froso Arvanitaki. Epikoinoniste Ellinika 1. Athina: Deltos Publications, 2000. Arvanitakis, Kleanthis e Froso Arvanitaki. Epikoinoniste Ellinika 1. Athina: Deltos Publications, 2000.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application 1 % 15
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 3 % 15
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 1 2 2
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 3 6 18
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 96

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) School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. 2
2) School counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. 4
3) School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. 2
4) School counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. 2
5) School counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. 4
6) School counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. 1
7) School counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. 2
8) School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. 1
9) School counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. 2
10) School counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. 1
11) School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. 1
12) School counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program 1
13) School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. 1
14) School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. 1
15) School counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. 1