JAPAN I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
JAP101E	JAPAN I	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Japanese
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	Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the lesson, its purpose, to learn the basic teaching of the Alphabet.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content covers Japanese alphabets, basic speech and grammar.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the letters of the Japanese alphabet Hiragana-Katakana and uses them in writing skills.
Use grammatical rules for beginner-level communication and writing skills.
Translate sentences from Japanese to Turkish and from Turkish to Japanese at a beginner level.
Interpret Japanese texts written in Hiragana-Katakana letters at the beginner level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter on the topic	Introduction to Japanese	Lecture, Discussion
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Greeting formats Dating environment, Hiragana	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Building the simple sentence, Hiragana	Lecture, Discussion
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	Personal-Important Pronouns, Katakana	Lecture, Discussion
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Plural structure and and, or substitute words, colors, Katakana	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Numbers and Measures	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Prepositions Wa and Ga, sentence Desu, Masu, Gozaimasu	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Question Words	Lecture, Discussion
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Verbs, present and future tense of the verb, noun cases	Lecture, Discussion
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Prepositions with Imasu, Arimasu	Lecture, Discussion
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Past tense	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Adjectives	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Quantity Words	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Case Study
15	-	General review	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With the architectural education, students will gain the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, which are supported by educational sources containing current information, and also be able to discuss and evaluate physical composition systems and methods.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will have the comprehension and knowledge in relation to scientific, IT, aesthetic, art and historical and cultural infrastructure in the field of architecture.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and applications gained in the programme in their working life.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will interpret and evaluate the environmental conditions required for architectural design by using their advanced knowledge and skills gained through the programme and they will also develop their ability to present their ideas and thoughts adequately in projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can work independently both in architectural education and its related fields.
2	They will take on responsibility individually or as a group member in order to solve unforeseen problems faced in the production field of architecture discipline.
3	They will plan and manage activities with regards to professional development of the staff working under their responsibility in the production field of architecture discipline.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will make lifetime learning a priority in order to follow recent changes and innovations as necessary in architecture.
2	They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will inform individuals and institutions in the field of architectural. They will transfer their thoughts regarding architectural projects and problems using written, oral and presentation methods.
2	They will share their thoughts and solution suggestions with professionals and non-professionals related to the field of architecture by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.
3	They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
4	They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will act appropriately in the context of social, scientific and ethic values in all phases of architectural planning process including collecting and evaluating data, producing and implementing projects.
2	They will take part in construction management in the context of authority and responsibility. They will also have adequate awareness of environment protection and health and occupational safety issues.

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	6	3	18
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	3	2	6
Assignment (Homework)	3	2	6
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	5	2	10
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	16	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	48	0	151