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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0733 |
| Name | Turkish for international students |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. SERHAT KOÇAK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. SERHAT KOÇAK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Based on the achievements, language skills, and proficiency levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the systematic and gradual teaching of Turkish to non-native speakers is aimed; simultaneously, the introduction of Turkish culture and the strengthening of intercultural interaction are also emphasized throughout this process.
Course Content
It is structured on the basis of the A1 (beginner) and A2 (elementary) level achievements defined within the framework of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The teaching process progresses in accordance with the step-by-step course system and aims at the holistic development of the four fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Course Precondition
Resources
New İstanbul (A1): A Coursebook for International Students New İstanbul (A2): A Coursebook for International Students
Notes
New İstanbul (A1): A Coursebook for International Students New İstanbul (A2): A Coursebook for International Students
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They can understand commonly used simple expressions and very basic sentences in daily life; introduce themselves, share basic personal information with others, and maintain short social interactions. They can express their everyday needs such as shopping, asking for directions, or ordering food using simple sentences. They can extract necessary information from short and simple written texts; fill out personal forms, and write short notes and messages. In addition, they can use basic grammar structures such as the present simple and present continuous tenses, and actively apply a vocabulary of approximately 700–1000 words in daily communication. |
| LO02 | They can understand commonly used expressions and sentences related to themselves and their immediate surroundings, and can successfully manage simple communication situations encountered in daily life. They can provide clear information about their background, family, habits, education, and needs, and can relate their experiences, events, and simple stories. They can extract essential information from notices, announcements, short texts, and simple newspapers; write personal letters, messages, and short texts about their daily life. In addition, they can use basic tenses more accurately, develop their sentences with conjunctions, and effectively use a vocabulary of around 1,500 words in daily communication. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greetings, introductions, personal information (name, country, profession) | lecture notes, resource books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Alphabet, pronunciation practice, numbers | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Family members, kinship relations, possessive structures | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Daily routines, verbs in the present tense | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Communicative Language Teaching (calendar activities, time-telling games) | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Days, months, telling the time, expressions of time | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Places in the city (market, library, bus stop) and asking for directions | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lectures notes, resource books. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Shopping; food–drinks, asking prices, bargaining | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Weather, seasons, clothing | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Hobbies, leisure activities, personal interests | Lectures notes, resource books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Basic health expressions; doctor–patient dialogues | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Food and beverages, restaurant/menu, ordering food | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Rol Oynama |
| 14 | Travel, means of transportation, buying tickets, giving directions | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | General review, cultural topics (Turkish cuisine, holidays, traditions) | Lectures notes, resource books. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lectures notes, resource books. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lectures notes, resource books. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||