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FRENCH II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FRE102E FRENCH II 5 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : French
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite FRE101E - FRENCH I

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The focus of this class is on real-life language use, the integration of French and Francophone culture and language, and the acquisition of the four skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Contents of the Course Unit: Basic Intercultural Communication Skills

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning themselves, their family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
Understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices for posters or in catalogues.
Ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Greetings, Alphabet + letters combination, Numbers Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
2 Reading Nationalities and countries Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
3 Reading Giving personal details (address, telephone number, email, age) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
4 Literature research Filling a form Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
5 Article reading Jobs Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
6 Reading Food and drinks Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
7 Article reading Holidays in France and abroad Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Nouns – feminine, masculine, singular, plural Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
10 Reading The verbs ‘être’, ‘avoir’ in the present tense, Verbs in ‘ER’ Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
11 Article reading Articles – definite and indefinite Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
12 Literature research Adjective agreement in gender and number Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
13 Article reading Prepositions of place, Il y a + Il n’y a pas, Key prepositions – à, dans, en, au, etc. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
14 Literature research Cities of France, French-speaking countries, Map of France, French names Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
15 Literature research, Lecture notes Cultural activities and general review Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Fransızca İlk Adım. (2016). İstanbul: Fono Kurumu yayınları.
İlkgelen, Z. Z. (1983). İstanbul : Gözen Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
2
The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
3
The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
4
The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
2
The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
2
The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
3
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
2
The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
3
The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
4
The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 6 5 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 5 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 155
Total Workload of the Course Unit 155
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0