PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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 Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
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) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.