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Course Description Course Name : French Culture Course Code : YDF322 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. HELENE BAYARD ÇAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Places neighbouring countries,mountains,rivers,seas and important cities on French map Ranks important economic sectors of France based on examples Explains important traits of French population Explains important periods,events,dates of French history Explains importance of French and France in the world Explains French political,,administrative and education systems Explains daily routines and behaviours of French people Explains current news in France by using French sources Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Acquiring basic information about Frrench civilization within the frame of cultural and language relation. Course Contents : Geographical and historical place of France, Turkish-French relations ,the place of France in the World, politics and education in France, Language of Instruction : French Work Place : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction and presentation of the course. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Geography of France The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Economy of France The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 History of France 1 The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 History of France 2 The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 History of France 3 The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Mid-term Exam 8 La Francophonie, departments and overseas territories. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 9 The French political and administrative system. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 The timing of French. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 The education system; school holidays. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Everyday life The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 French gastronomy. The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Media, the French news. Follow the news of the week in France to be able to present and discuss in class. Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 French news Follow the news of the week in France to be able to present and discuss in class. Lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 25 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 Understands the characterictics of the development of students at primary and secondary schools 0 2 Defines basic terms and principles of linguistics, French linguistics and foreign language education. 1 3 Evaluates French teaching and related developments from different aspects by using scientific methods and techniques. 0 4 Describes the cultural factors that may affect French teaching comparatively 4 5 Describes the field and funtions of French as a foreign language. 4 6 Describes the methods of scientific data production in foreign langıage education 2 7 Describes the French Language Education Programme and the methods, strategies and techniques used within this programme. 0 8 Describes the applications related to active communication with students. 0 9 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ creative thinking and problem solving skills. 0 10 Plans teaching and learning process considering individual differences and subject fields. 0 11 Uses information Technologies effectively in both teaching planning and learning process. 1 12 Uses methods and techniques efficiently required for student centered education considering students´ individual and cultural differences. 0 13 Observes students´ progress by using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. 0 14 Takesresponsibility individually or within a group to solve problems confronted in French language. 2 15 Becomes a sensitive citizen towards school, society and world problems. 4 16 Evaluates gathered information with a critical attitude by obtaining self-learning skills. 0 17 Has a good communication with his/her students, collegues, school management and families. 0 18 Uses information and communication technologies related to French language education effectively. 1 19 Thinks about proficiency in French teaching and attempt for continuous development. 0 20 Analyzes by following latest innovations in the field of French language education in his/her close environment, country and the world. 3 * 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 1 13 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 112 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.48 ECTS Credit: 4