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Course Description Course Name : Comparative Grammar I Course Code : YDA221 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. TAHİR BALCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Have a better understanding of the grammar of Turkish and German Learn about language,language groups and the structure of the language Learn about the properties of Turkish grammar Be able to distinguish the characteristics of German grammar Make comparisions between Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics Recognize specific usages in Turkish and German Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Comparison of Turkish and German grammar categories Course Contents : Turkish and German language constructs in a systematic way is to compare the similarities and differences between German and Turkish phonology, morphology, syntax and semantic. Language of Instruction : Germany Work Place : Classroom.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Comparative Grammar Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 2 Comparision of Turkish and German Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 3 Subjunctives in Turkish and German Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 4 Adjectives in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 5 Verbs in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 6 Verbs in German and Turkiah Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 7 Verbs in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 Adverbs in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 10 Articles in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 11 Conjunctions in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 12 Participles in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 13 Sentences in German and Turkish Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 14 Sentences in German andTurkish: Comparision Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 15 Sentence equivalents Reading about the subject matter Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, Homework 16/17 Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Balcı, Tahir: Grundzüge der türkisch-deutschen kontrastiven Grammatik. Ulusoy Matbaası. Adana, 2009. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 1 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 4 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 3 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 3 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 2 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 3 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 3 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 4 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 3 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 3 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 5 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 4 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 4 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 4 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 4 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 3 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 5 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 5 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 71 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.84 ECTS Credit: 3