CHESS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY220	CHESS I	5	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to help students gain the skills to play the chess game and to teach chess at basic level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course includes fundamentals of chess and history of chess, starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces, chess clock, irregular positions, game finishing, fast finish (guillotine), scoring, King-Castle Checkmate, King-Queen Checkmate, Two Bishops Checkmate, Knight-Bishop Checkmate, Fundamental Principles of Pawn game and Pawn Game Ending, Seven Assessment Principles in Chess, Strategy and Tactics in Chess, Ajourned Games, Fast Chess, Thunderbolt, Opening Movements in Chess and Teaching Methods of Chess.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell the rules of the game and the movements of the pieces in chess.
Describe and use game play in chess.
Apply different openings in chess.
Apply and teach the basic steps of teaching chess game.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamentals of chess and history of chess	Narration and demonstration method
2	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
3	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
4	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Chess clock, irregular positions, game finishing,	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
5	Reading book chapters related with subject	Fast finish (Guillotine), Score	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
6	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	King-Castle Checkmate, King-Queen Checkmate	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
7	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Two Bishops Checkmate, Knight-Bishop Checkmate,	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
10	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Fundamental Principles of Pawn game and Pawn Game Ending	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
11	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Seven Assessment Principles in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
12	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Strategy and Tactics in Chess, Opening Movements in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
13	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Ajourned Games, Fast Chess, Thunderbolt	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
14	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Teaching methods of Chess and Steps	Narration, demonstration method, Pair and applied group work
15	Match viewing and interpretation	Preparation for final examination	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kulaç, O. (2001) Başlangıç Düzeyi Satranç Kaynak Kitabı Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları İstanbul
Kulaç, O. 2009; Orta Düzey Satranç Kaynak Kitabı, Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul
Kasparov, G. (2006). Benim Ustalarım, İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul
Chang R. (2007). Practical Chess Exercises: 600 Lessons from Tactics to Strategy, Wheatmark. US

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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.		1
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.		1
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.				3
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.			2
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.		1
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.			2
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.		1
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.		1
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.		1
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.			2

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	13	3	39
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	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125