Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA2165: Intermediate Turkish II

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Module Aims

This module aims to develop your skills in reading, writing and speaking Turkish, continuing on from Intermediate Turkish (ARA2164, In term 1). The module has the specific aims of developing your knowledge of the Turkish grammar, Turkish language and literature, through the reading of Intermediate level Turkish texts; capacity to carry on conversations in Turkish at Intermediate level; deeper understanding of the importance of the Turkish language and civilization in the broader context of Islamic civilization and culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
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 and ability to conduct independent study, as well as to work in groups in conversation and text-based work 8. Demonstrate confidence in the use of a foreign language 9. 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 (?stanbul II), readings, translation and discussion of Turkish texts; translation (Turkish >English, English> Turkish) 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 independently. Handouts are provided regularly, including sheets 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 lectures and listen to audio 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.

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
33	117	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 Activities	33	11 x 3 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.

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

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.

?stanbul Yabanc?lar ?çin Türkçe Ders Kitab?, Kültür-Sanat Bas?mevi, 2016
Yeni Hitit I (Yabanc?lar ?çin Turkçe Ders Kitab?), (A. Tömer Press), Ankara
Nurettin Koç, Yabanc?lar ?çin Dilbilgisi, 2nd. Edition, ?nk?lap Press, ?stanbul
Türk Dil Kurumu, Türkçe Sözlük, Ankara (Türk Dil Kurumu Press)
Türk Dil Kurumu, Yeni Yaz?m K?lavuzu, Ankara (Türk Dil Kurumu Press)
F.Nihan KETREZ - A Student Grammar of Turkish