Intermediate Turkish II
| Module title | Intermediate Turkish II |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA2165 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| 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, continuing your introduction to new and more abstract fields of communication. It provides you with the means and opportunity for you to take your reading, listening, speaking, writing and cultural knowledge to level B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) 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
Building on your Turkish learning experience to date, this module aims to develop a deeper knowledge of grammatical and syntactical structures; to develop active and passive knowledge of Turkish through a wide range of written and audio-visual materials; to strengthen your awareness of different styles and
registers; and to develop your skills in composition and translation. The module also aims to consolidate your use of spoken Turkish.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Extract a sense and specific details of authentic written texts from various genres at CEFRL level B2.
- 2. Present a detailed argument written in Turkish in answer to essay questions on a range of topics at CEFRL level B2.
- 3. Verbally communicate with competence in Turkish at CEFRL level B2. Engage in an oral discussion of a range of (mainly contemporary) topics in Turkish, articulating your own opinions and responding to the opinions of others.
- 4. Give an oral presentation in the target language on a defined topic to a small group of listeners and engage in group discussion and debate of the topic presented at CEFRL level B2, articulating your own opinions and responding to the opinions of others.
- 5. Translate passages from a variety of authentic written sources from various genres (including literary and journalistic) into and out of Turkish.
- 6. Apply your growing knowledge of a broad range of grammatical features of Turkish to a variety of linguistic tasks.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Learn how to consolidate your own learning independently by using available learning aids, in a variety of media, and organise this process with guidance from course tutors.
- 8. Recognise and understand core linguistic terminology individually and as part of a group.
- 9. Use a bilingual dictionary to glean information about meaning, register, usage and grammatical forms.
- 10. Engage, under guidance and independently, with Turkish media, printed and online.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 11. Work in groups at solving linguistic tasks at CEFRL level B2.
- 12. Deploy time management strategies through developing skills of self-study.
- 13. Exercise autonomy and judgement by enhancing your independent learning skills.
- 14. Deploy strategies for coping with unpractised linguistic, social and cultural situations.
- 15. Show an enriched appreciation of the literature and cultures of people who speak (and spoke) Turkish.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, the syllabus will cover the following topics:
- Reading: You will be introduced to different types of authentic texts; including literary, practical and journalistic.
- Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. Personal and formal correspondence, instructions, description and comparison, narration, argumentation etc. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
- Translation: Here you will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them from Turkish into English and from English into Turkish.
- Listening: This includes listening to a variety of clips, which might include media, broadcasts, news, interviews, documentaries etc.
- Speaking: You will practice speaking about various topics in Turkish.
- Turkish language through literature: You will have a chance to practice your skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding of Turkish cultures and literatures.
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 Activities | 44 | 11 x 4 hour lectures |
| Guided independent study | 117 | 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 | 1-15 | 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 | One written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (15 minutes per student) | 1-15 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Written Examination | 50 | 2 hour | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Oral Test | 10 | 15 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening Exam | 10 | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral examination | 15 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening Examination | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Continuous Assessment | One written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (15 minutes per student) | 1-15 | August/September reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Ã?°stanbul YabancÃ?±lar Ã?°çin Türkçe Ders KitabÃ?±, Kültür-Sanat BasÃ?±mevi, 2016
Yeni Hitit I (YabancÃ?±lar Ã?°çin Turkçe Ders KitabÃ?±), (A. Tömer Press), Ankara
Nurettin Koç, YabancÃ?±lar Ã?°çin Dilbilgisi, 2nd. Edition, Ã?°nkÃ?±lap Press, Ã?°stanbul
Türk Dil Kurumu, Türkçe Sözlük, Ankara (Türk Dil Kurumu Press)
Türk Dil Kurumu, Yeni YazÃ?±m KÃ?±lavuzu, Ankara (Türk Dil Kurumu Press)
F.Nihan KETREZ - A Student Grammar of Turkish
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Intermediate Turkish I (ARA2164) 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 |
