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Course Description Course Name : Reading Skills I Course Code : YDA121 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SİLVİA ZİNZADE AKINCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gain the ability to understand and analyse complex texts from German Literature Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understand and interpret various original texts from German Literature. Course Contents : Have the ability to comprehend and analyse more complex texts from a structural and conceptual point of view. 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 Doing reading activities on art, various subjects and thesis in paragraph reading Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 2 Doing reading activies on art and reading about how to write the development and conclusion parts in a text or in an article Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 3 Reading about language. Essay definition. Literal and extended meaning Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 4 Reading about language. Process essay, Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 5 Reading about hygiene. Using time expressions correctly Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 6 Readings on hygiene. Literal and extended meaning Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 7 Reading about groups, organizations, societies. Descriptive essay Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 8 Mid-term Exam Written exam 9 Reading about groups, organizations, societies. Figures of speech Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 10 Reading about psychology. Classification essay Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 11 Reading about psychology. Transitions Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 12 Reading about gender. Comparison and contrast Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 13 Reading about gender. Indicators Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 14 Reading about nutrition. Cause and effect essay Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 15 Reading about nutrition. Cause chains Reading given texts, handouts Lecture, discussion, writing 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Literary and newspaper texts 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. 2 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 3 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. 3 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 2 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 3 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 2 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 2 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 3 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 2 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. 3 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 2 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. 4 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 4 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 2 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 102 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08 ECTS Credit: 4