German I (GER201) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
German I GER201 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language German
Course Type Non-Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor MDB Diğer Diller Öğr.Gör.
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The general aim of the course is to help students acquire basic German languages skills to enable them communicate at the A1 level (Beginner Level) of European Union Language Criteria.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Reading: • be able to read and follow instructions, • improves reading skills,
  • Speaking: • talk about daily activities, • can talk about past activities,
  • Listening: • find the basic idea in listening texts, • make determinations on language use and pronunciation through listening,
  • Writing: • can complete dialogue and answer relevant questions, • can write short texts for different purposes,
  • Technology use: • Taking responsibility by doing the necessary technological activities on time,
Course Content Vocabulary, structure and communicative skills at beginners level; various topics such as countries, nationalities, jobs, family, feelings, food and drink, colors and clothes and daily routines.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Orientation Course memo
2 Greeting and meeting Alphabet, countries Singular verbs Wh questions Course book pp: 8-12
3 Modul 1 / Lesson 2 jobs, Profile writing, 1-100 numbers singular plural, negative Course book pp: 13-16
4 Modul 1 / Lesson 3 Das ist meine Mutter Family, yes/no questions possessive adjectives Assignment 1 Course book pp: 17-23
5 Modul 2 / Lesson 4 Prices, nombers 100-100,000, furniture, adjectives Course book pp: 25-28
6 Modul 2 / Lessonn 5 Asking and answering Describing something Course book pp: 29- 32
7 Modul 2 / Lesson 6 Phone calling Reading emails and sms Singular/plural articles Course book pp: 33- 40
8 MIDTERM
9 Modul 3 / Lesson 7 Leisure time activities Hobbies Talking on skills Modal verbs Course book pp: 41-44
10 Modul 3 / Lesson 8 Taking appointment Suggestions Accepting/rejecting an invitaion- email Days and time Prepositions Adverbs of Frequency Course book pp: 45-48
11 Modul 3 / Lesson 9 Talkşng on Food Eating habits Verbs Course book pp: 49- 53
12 Modul 4 / Lesson 10 Telephone calls Transportation Verbs Course book pp: 57- 60
13 Modul 4 / Lesson 11 Past Tense email writing articles Assignment 2 Course book pp: 49-52
14 Modul 4 / Lesseon 12 Celebrations Talking about traveling seasons and months Past Tense Articles Course book pp.65-67
15 REVISION
16 FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Book 1. Menschen: Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1 1: Kursbuch [mit Lerner-DVD-ROM], Evans, S., Pude, A., & Specht, F.(2012) Hueber Verlag.
Other Sources 2. MDB Diğer Dil öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanan ek materyaller

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
10 The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11 Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications.
12 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
14 Knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety.
16 Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices.
18 The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 100