COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name

Turkish I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
TRK 101	Fall/Spring	2	0	2	1

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Service Course
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Q&A Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Zarife Ekim SEVİNDİ
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Gökçe Zeynep Güzey Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet AKKAYA Öğr. Gör. Zarife Ekim SEVİNDİ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The objective of this course is to show the students characteristics and rules of Turkish Language through examples; make them achieve the habit and skill of showing their emotions, thoughts, plans, impressions, observations, and experiences accurately and efficiently in writing and verbally; develop their vocabulary with the help of written and verbal texts; teach them the rules of comprehending accurately the texts they read or programs they listen to; develop their language skills which form the basis of the communication between individuals and populace. At the end of this course students will be able to:
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; understand the rules of written expression, gain the ability to express their ideas effectively. learn the words forming sentences and recognize the importance of syntax. gain reading habit and read the book or attend events where comments from their perspective. acquire the stages of preparing scientific writing (collecting data, showing references, etc.). use communication tools -the form of petitions, official report, letters, etc. -for future life.
Course Description	Students will be taught how to use the written communication tools accurately and efficiently in this course. Various types of written statements will be examined through a critical point of view by doing exercises on understanding, telling, reading, and writing. Punctuation and spelling rules, which are basis of written statement, will be taught and accurate usage of these rules for efficient and strong expression will be provided.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials
1	Communication	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 1-7
2	Elements of Communication	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 8-16
3	Languages on World	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 39-47
4	The Place of Turkish Among World Languages	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 48-56
5	Culture and Elements of Culture	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 48-56
6	Culture Types and Language Culture Relationship	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 27-33
7	Spelling Rules (Correctional Mark, Writing Some Words and Attachments, Where Lowercase Letters Are Used, Where Capital Letters Are Used)	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 147-165
8	Spelling Rules (Correctional Mark, Writing Some Words and Attachments, Where Lowercase Letters Are Used, Where Capital Letters Are Used)	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 147-165
9	Punctuation Marks	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 48-56
10	Punctuation Marks	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 48-56
11	Composition and Forms of Expression	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 229-243
12	Types of Writing (Official "Formal" Articles: Petition, Record, Decision)	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 245-292
13	Writing Types (Official "Formal" Articles: Report, Business Letters, CV)	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 245-292
14	Types of Writing: Articles Transmitting Thoughts and Information: Clause, Article, Criticism, Essay, Letter…)	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara, p. 357-404
15	Semester Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks	Yakıcı, A., Yücel, M., (...)&Yelok,S. (2010). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Yargı Publishing House, Ankara.
Suggested Readings/Materials	Korkmaz, Z. (2003). Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, 6. Baskı, Ankara:YargıYayınevi..

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	30
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	-	-
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16
Study Hours Out of Class	10	1	10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	2
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	-	-
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms	1	6
Final Exams	1	10
		Total	62

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to possess the knowledge in legal terminology, concepts and principles.
2	To be able to solve the legal problems with an analytic and integral point of view.
3	To be able to evaluate the legal knowledge and abilities obtained with a critical approach.
4	To be able to evaluate the developments in legal theory and practice by monitoring local, international and interdisciplinary dimensions.
5	To be able to have awareness of social, professional and scientific principles of ethic behaviour.
6	To be able to take responsibility in solving problems by creative and innovative thinking.
7	To be able to interpret the legal norms with a sense of justice respectful to human rights and in the light of principles of democratic, secular and social state of law.
8	Working efficiently and effectively, learning how to be a team member, taking responsibilities, being open minded, constructive, open to criticism and having self confidence
9	To be able to use the daily scientific sources and court judgments in the framework of life time learning approach.
10	To be able to inform the related persons and institutions about legal matters both verbally and in written.
11	To be able to monitor the daily legal information/court decisions and interacts with the colleagues in a foreign language (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale” Level B1) .
12	To be able to use the information and communication technology together with the computer programs in a level required by the area of law (“European Computer Driving Licence, Advanced Level”).

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest