Module ARA2164 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA2164: Intermediate Turkish I
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
In this module, continuing from Elementary Turkish II, it is expected that you will learn the proper pronunciation of the vocabulary featured in the textbook by recourse to the teacher during class and to these recordings independently over the course of the week. Translation exercises are regularly given as homework, which is later corrected and analysed by the whole class. Turkish poetry and prose readings are also regularly discussed and analysed in class. You will read and learn all texts given by the teacher over the course of the semester, with some of these texts appearing in the exams.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate mastery of intermediate Turkish grammar 2. Read intermediate texts in Turkish 3. Have the capacity to carry on intermediate level conversation in Turkish 4. Acquire a basic understanding of the importance of Turkish language and civilisation in the broader context of Islamic civilisation and culture |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. Identify, describe and manipulate a range of linguistic forms and structures in reading, writing, and conversation 6. Assimilate basic information about another culture |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Develop time management skills 8. Conduct independent study, as well as to work in groups in conversation and text-based work 9. Demonstrate confidence in the use of a foreign language 10. Work independently, within a limited time frame, and without access to external sources, to complete a specified task. |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Teaching varies between lectures and commentary on the main textbook (Ä°stanbul BI), in-class readings, translation and discussion of Turkish texts; translation (Turkish>English) exercises done collectively by the whole class; regular vocabulary reviews; the reading of poetic and prose texts aloud together; individual students give presentations of grammatical points or texts which they have studied or read at home. Learning resources are provided regularly, including worksheets that discuss difficult points of grammar, and literary texts (prose and poetry) to illustrate aspects of Turkish language. It is expected that all students will learn the proper pronunciation of the vocabulary featured in the textbook by recourse to the teacher during class and to audio recordings independently over the course of the week. Translation exercises are regularly given as homework, which are later corrected and analysed by the whole class.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 106 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| 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 |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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/
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and translation assignments | 6 hours per week - 10 minute tests | 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 | Corrected feedback |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 50 | 20 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assigned test 1 (around week 4) | 15 | 1 hour | 1, 2, 5, 7 | Receives marked and corrected feedback |
| Assigned test 2 (around week 9) | 15 | 1 hour | 1, 2, 5, 7 | Receives marked and corrected feedback |
| Oral examination at the end of term 1 | 20 | 15 minutes | 3, 6, 7, 8 | Receives written and oral feedback |
| Written examination at the end of term 1 | 50 | 2 hours | 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 | Receives mark |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assigned test 1 | Assigned test 1 (1 hour; 15%) | 1, 2, 5, 7 | Rescheduled during term time |
| Assigned test 2 | Assigned test 2 (1 hour; 15%) | 1, 2, 5, 7 | Rescheduled during term time |
| Oral examination at the end of term 1 | Oral test (15 minutes; 20%) | 3, 6, 7, 8 | January examination period |
| Written examination at the end of term 1 | Examination (2 hours; 50%) | 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 | January examination period |
Re-assessment notes
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
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.
