Elective Languages Programme (ELP)
EDUCATION AIMS
- To add value to their professional life, faculty students acquire the basic language knowledge and skills in a foreign language other than English.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
- Basic competence in the elected foreign language at A1 level according to the CEFR
- Comprehending basic texts about daily life and about one's own interest / knowledge, as well as having conversations and writing short texts about these topics
Işık University School of Foreign Languages (SFL) Elective Foreign Languages Programme is committed to teach Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish as a second foreign language and Turkish Sign Language according to the demands of the students in all undergraduate programs.
The Elementary level classes in second languages, 1101 and 1102 are opened every semester and offered to students in all departments as elective courses.
The intent of the EL Programme is to deliver Isik University undergraduate students to Basic-User level (A1.1-A1.2) in target language.
The intent of the EL Programme is to teach basic level of the foreign language to Isik University undergraduate students who study at the Şile campus. All courses are considered as electives, and they can be taken two semesters: fall/spring; but some courses are also offered in summer semester.
The elective foreign languages are only available in elementary level (A1), divided into 1101 and 1102 courses; it means if the students intend to reach the level A1, they must study both courses together: 1101 & 1102. The sections are composed of 4-hour classes a week, total 56 hours for the entire semester. This consists of 4x 50 minutes lesson periods, generally separated over two days. The ELP is designed to help students develop the basic (A1.1/A1.2) foreign language skills. All skills are practiced in class throughout the semester. The ELP course curriculum, syllabi, materials, and assessments are designed by the ELP instructors and specifically designed to meet the needs of students.
Course Code
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Course Name |
Credit |
CHIN 1101
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Elementary Chinese I |
(4+0+0) 3 |
| The aim of this course is to read the texts in the units of the book named "汉语教程 Hanyu Jiaocheng" and teach students basic grammar and vocabulary, enable them to locate the ideas, make questions about the texts, give answers and express opinions, enhance their ability to improve the four basic skills of listening Chinese tones and learning to pronounce correctly, reading and writing in daily conversations and give them useful information about the Chinese and the Far East culture. | ||
FREN1101
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Elementary French I |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The aim of this course is to teach students basic grammar and vocabulary, enable students to understand and use simple language forms and skills in their professional and social life, enhance their ability to improve the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in daily conversations and give them useful information about the French culture.
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FREN1102
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Elementary French II |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The course aims to help students reach level A1 according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students who can already communicate in simple French to a stage where they will be able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately. Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of French society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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GERM1101
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Elementary German I |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The aim of the course is reading the simple texts, comprehending basic grammar structures, vocabulary and expressions, doing exercises individually or in a group. Listening to different German accents and learning to pronounce correctly. Writing in daily conversations and give them useful information about the German, Austria and Switzerland culture and traditions.
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GERM1102
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Elementary German II |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The course aims to help students reach level A1 according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students who can already communicate in simple German to a stage where they will be able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately. Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of German, Austria and Switzerland society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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ITAL1101
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Elementary Italian I |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The aim of the course is teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, enable students to understand and use simple language forms and skills in their professional and social life, enhance their ability to improve the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in daily conversations and give them useful information about the Italy and Italian culture.
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ITAL1102
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Elementary Italian II |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The course aims to help students reach level A1 according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students who can already communicate in simple Italian to a stage where they will be able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately. Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of Italian society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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SPAN1101
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Elementary Spanish I |
(4+0+0) 3 |
Elementary Spanish I course has been designed to introduce the students to the Spanish language and the diverse facets of Hispanic culture. The aim of the course is developing students' skills for understanding written and spoken language on the following topics: academic life, family, free time and vacation, social life, customs, and traditions. Students will locate the ideas, make questions about the texts, give answers and express opinions. Comprehending basic grammar structures, vocabulary, and expressions, doing exercises individually or in a group. Listening to different Spanish accents and learning to pronounce correctly.
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SPAN1102
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Elementary Spanish II |
(4+0+0) 3 |
The course aims to help students reach level A1 according to The Common European Framework improving the level of students who can already communicate in simple Spanish to a stage where they will be able to describe in greater detail and express themselves more appropriately. Also, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of Hispanic society and culture by discussing topics of daily life; and by enriching students' vocabulary by focusing on various cultural events and activities.
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TSLA1101
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Turkish Sign Language |
(3+0+0) 3 |
| The students who take the course can Help and communicates with deaf/hearing impaired people and Learn meaning of objects in Turkish Sign Language and practice with others. | ||
Table 1: The evaluation criteria
| Description | Percentage |
| 1. QUIZ | %10 |
| 2. QUIZ | %10 |
| MID-TERM | %20 |
| FINAL EXAM | %35 |
| ATTENDANCE | %10 |
| SPEAKING (PARTICIPATION) | %15 |
Table 2: ELP Grade Scale
85- 100 à AA 84- 80 à BA 79- 70 à BB 69- 65 à CB 64- 60 à CC 59- 55 à DC 54- 50 à DD 49 and below à F |