Intermediate Turkish I
| Module title | Intermediate Turkish I |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA2164 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Ferah Burgul (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Turkish is a modern Turkic language spoken by some 80 million native speakers, largely in the Republic of Turkey, where it has official status. This is an intermediate-level Turkish module that extends your knowledge of the language, introducing you to new and more abstract fields of communication. It provides you with the means and opportunity for you to take your reading, writing, oral and aural skills in Turkish learning to level B1 (threshold) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). Through language, the module will continue your exposure to Turkish cultural expression. You will use a textbook as well as a variety of learning materials chosen by your lecturers.
If you have prior knowledge of Turkish acquired outside of your degree programme or have not completed the prerequisite modules, your level will be assessed by the module convenor in order to establish whether this module is suitable for you—admission in such cases is not guaranteed.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to continue development of your active and passive knowledge of Turkish through reading, writing and conversation and to enrich your command of Turkish grammar and vocabulary. It aims to continue development of your language to CEFRL level B1, consolidating and expanding your grammatical knowledge and developing reading, writing, translation and conversation skills. You will communicate and comprehend more complex topics, and build fluency. The module will enable you to read authentic texts in Turkish such as media and literary texts.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Extract a broad sense and some specified detail of written texts at CEFRL level B1.
- 2. Extract a sense and some specified detail of aural communications at CEFRL level B1.
- 3. Write short and simple texts on selected topics at CEFRL level B1.
- 4. Verbally elicit, understand and communicate basic factual information and simple selected topics relevant to everyday situations in Turkish, displaying reasonable levels of accuracy, at CEFR level B1.
- 5. Achieve straightforward translations out of Turkish.
- 6. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures of the target language and utilise it to understand and produce texts in it.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Learn how to consolidate your own learning by using available learning aids, in a variety of media, and organise this process with guidance from course tutors.
- 8. Understand the principles of intensively learning a new language and organise learning time with guidance from course tutors.
- 9. Use a reference grammar book and a bilingual dictionary to check the structural and lexical accuracy of your writing and expression in Turkish.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 10. Work in groups at solving basic linguistic tasks.
- 11. Deploy time management strategies through developing skills of self-study.
- 12. Exercise autonomy and judgement by developing independent learning skills.
- 13. Deploy strategies for coping with unpractised linguistic, social and cultural situations.
- 14. Further appreciate the cultures of people who speak Turkish.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, the syllabus will cover f the following topics:
- More complex Turkish grammar tools and concepts.
- Introduction to vocabulary enabling students to use Turkish in abstract and diverse subject areas.
- Building learning independence as a Turkish scholar, with increasing ability to analyse morphology and syntax, and to use grammatical knowledge and vocabulary to understand more complex texts.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 44 | 11 x 4 hour lectures |
| Guided independent study | 106 | Independent study, including reviewing new grammar rules learned in class; learning vocabulary; practising grammar and vocabulary through drill exercises; preparatory reading and vocabulary acquisition; reading for comprehension and language development; listening to and watching DVDs; writing short compositions; web-based activities; revising for examinations. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly practical and written assignments | Weekly practical and written assignments | 1-14 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 50 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | 30 | The written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes per student) | 1-14 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Written examination (Final week of Term ) | 50 | 2 hour | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Oral examination (Final week of Term) | 10 | 10 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening examination (Final week of Term) | 10 | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
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| 0 | ||||
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | The written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes per student) | 1-14 | January Exam Period |
| Examination | 2 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | January Exam Period |
| Oral examination | 10 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | January Exam Period |
| Listening Examination | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | January Exam Period |
Re-assessment notes
This module follows reassessment standards set out in the University of Exeter’s Teaching & Quality Assurance Manual.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Aslan, Ferhat (2016). Ä°stanbul Yabancılar Ä°çin Türkçe Ders Kitabı B1, Kültür Sanat Basımevi, Ä°stanbul.
Aslan, Ferhat (2016). Ä°stanbul Yabancılar Ä°çin Türkçe ÇalıÅ?ma Kitabı B1, Kültür Sanat Basımevi, Ä°stanbul.
Turkish Dictionary, Türk Dil Kurumu Press, Ankara.
Turkish Spelling Guide, Türk Dil Kurumu Press, Ankara.
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Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Web-based and electronic resources:
Turkish Language Society (Türk Dil Kurumu) : https://sozluk.gov.tr/
Yunus Emre Institude (Yunus Emre Enstitüsü): https://www.yee.org.tr/tr/yayinlar?k=161&yk=192
Yunus Emre Turkish Teaching Portal: https://turkce.yee.org.tr/en/
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Elementary Turkish II (ARA1032) or equivalent proficiency |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2010 |
| Last revision date | 18/08/2022 |
