COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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
GEP0407 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture 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: 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;
The students who succeeded in this course;
o will be able to differentiate the sounds of Hiragana and Katakana writing systems.
o will be able to listen and write complex words
o will be able to start reading the two writing systems slowly

Course Content

To introduce Japonese grammar

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Japanese language Introduction of Hiragana Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
2) Introduction of Katakana / Reading and writing exercises Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
3) Talking about one’s occupation and nationality / Introducing oneself Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
4) Identifying objects (kore/sore/are) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
5) Identifying and personalizing objects ( usage of NO) / Reading and writing exercises in writing systems Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
6) Practising numbers until 10,000 Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
7) Asking and telling prices (counting floors (kai) / Telling the time / Practising numbers 10,000 and above Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
8) Introduction of present tense and past tense Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
9) Practising past tense along with expressions of time (ashita, ototoi, kinou and etc.) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
10) Talking about periods of time ( kara –made...) Talking about the time in different places in the world Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
11) Introduction of future tense (ashita, rai, asatte) Days of the week Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
12) Prepositions of place (ni , de, he) ; time (ni) and vehicles (de) , with (to) Asking about someone’s phone number Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
13) Asking and telling the date/asking about specific dates and someone’s birthday (nangatsu nan nichi desu ka) Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
14) Planning a day of oneself combining the vocabulary of means of transportation using all tenses learnt Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
15) Final exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes: Minna No Nihongo 1Kaite oboeru 1Minna no NihongoListening CdsPractisingHiragana and Katakana
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 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) To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards. 4
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization.  4
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach. 4
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology. 4
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws. 4