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. |
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.
