Elective Languages Programme (ELP)
EDUCATION AIMS
1. To add value to their professional life, faculty students acquire the
basic language knowledge and skills in a foreign language other than English.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Basic competence in the elected foreign language at A1 level according to
the CEFR
2. Comprehending basic texts about daily life and about one's own interest /
knowledge, as well as having conversations and writing short texts about these
topics
Işık University
School of Foreign Languages (SFL) Elective Foreign Languages Programme is
committed to teach Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
as a second foreign language and Turkish Sign Language according
to the demands of the students in all undergraduate programs.
The
Elementary level classes in second languages, 1101 and 1102 are opened every
semester and offered to students in all departments as elective courses.
The intent
of the EL Programme is to deliver Isik University undergraduate students to
Basic-User level (A1.1-A1.2) in target language.
The intent
of the EL Programme is to teach basic level of the foreign language to Isik
University undergraduate students who study at the Şile campus. All courses are
considered as electives, and they can be taken two semesters: fall/spring; but
some courses are also offered in summer semester.
The
elective foreign languages are only available in elementary level (A1), divided
into 1101 and 1102 courses; it means if the students intend to reach the level
A1, they must study both courses together: 1101 & 1102. The sections
are composed of 4-hour classes a week, total 56 hours for the entire semester.
This consists of 4x 50 minutes lesson periods, generally separated over two
days. The ELP is designed to help students develop the basic (A1.1/A1.2)
foreign language skills. All skills are practiced in class throughout the
semester. The ELP course curriculum, syllabi, materials, and assessments are
designed by the ELP instructors and specifically designed to meet the needs of
students.
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Course
Code
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Course
Name
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Credit
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CHIN 1101
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Elementary
Chinese I
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(4+0+0) 3
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The aim of this course
is to read the texts in the units of the book named "汉语教程 Hanyu Jiaocheng" and teach students basic
grammar and vocabulary, enable them to locate
the ideas, make questions about the texts, give answers and express opinions, enhance their ability
to improve the four basic skills of listening Chinese tones and learning to pronounce correctly, reading and writing
in daily conversations and give them useful information about the Chinese and
the Far East culture.
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FREN1101
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Elementary French I
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(4+0+0) 3
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The aim of this course is to teach students basic
grammar and vocabulary, enable students to understand and use simple language
forms and skills in their professional and social life, enhance their ability
to improve the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
in daily conversations and give them useful information about the French
culture.
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FREN1102
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Elementary French II
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(4+0+0) 3
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The course aims to help students reach level A1
according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students
who can already communicate in simple French to a stage where they will be
able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately.
Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of French society
and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students'
vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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GERM1101
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Elementary German I
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(4+0+0) 3
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The aim of the course is reading the simple texts, comprehending
basic grammar structures, vocabulary and expressions, doing exercises
individually or in a group. Listening to different German accents and
learning to pronounce correctly. Writing in daily conversations and give them
useful information about the German, Austria and Switzerland culture and
traditions.
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GERM1102
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Elementary German II
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(4+0+0) 3
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The course aims to help students reach level A1
according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students
who can already communicate in simple German to a stage where they will be
able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately.
Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of German, Austria
and Switzerland society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and
by enriching students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and
activities.
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ITAL1101
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Elementary Italian I
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(4+0+0) 3
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The aim of the course is teaching basic grammar and
vocabulary, enable students to understand and use simple language forms and
skills in their professional and social life, enhance their ability to improve
the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in daily
conversations and give them useful information about the Italy and Italian
culture.
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ITAL1102
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Elementary Italian II
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(4+0+0) 3
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The course aims to help students reach level A1
according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students
who can already communicate in simple Italian to a stage where they will be
able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately.
Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of Italian society
and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students'
vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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SPAN1101
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Elementary Spanish I
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(4+0+0) 3
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Elementary Spanish I course has been designed to
introduce the students to the Spanish language and the diverse facets of
Hispanic culture. The aim of the course is developing students' skills for
understanding written and spoken language on the following topics: academic
life, family, free time and vacation, social life, customs, and traditions.
Students will locate the ideas, make questions about the texts, give answers
and express opinions. Comprehending basic grammar structures, vocabulary, and
expressions, doing exercises individually or in a group. Listening to
different Spanish accents and learning to pronounce correctly.
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SPAN1102
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Elementary Spanish II
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(4+0+0) 3
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The course aims to help students reach level A1
according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students
who can already communicate in simple Spanish to a stage where they will be
able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately.
Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of Hispanic
society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching
students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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TSLA1101
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Turkish Sign Language
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(3+0+0) 3
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The students who
take the course can Help and communicates with deaf/hearing impaired people
and Learn meaning of objects in Turkish Sign Language and practice with
others.
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Assessment and Evaluation
Table
1: The evaluation criteria
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Description
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Percentage
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1. QUIZ
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%10
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2. QUIZ
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%10
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MID-TERM
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%20
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FINAL EXAM
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%35
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ATTENDANCE
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%10
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SPEAKING (PARTICIPATION)
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%15
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85- 100 à AA
84- 80 à BA
79- 70 à BB
69- 65 à CB
64- 60 à CC
59- 55 à DC
54- 50 à DD
49 and below à F
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