Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
CHINESE COMPOSITION I USİN223 3. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Gonca ÜNAL CHIANG
Assistants
Goals This course builds and further develop composition skills in Chinese.
Course Content • Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with an extraordinary event/Description of an event •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with a traffic accident/ to complain/to visit a patient •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with Customs and traditions/habits/like-dislike /present an opinion/to compare /differences •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with Festivals and Holidays/give a gift/thanking , appraisal,thankful "• Rehearsal of writing exercises about an extraordinary event/Description of an event, a traffic accident/ to complain/to visit a patient, Customs and traditions/habits/like-dislike / present an opinion/to compare /differences, Festivals and Holidays/give a gift/thanking , appraisal,thankful " •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with the enviroment / names of flowers and plants/breeding and care of plants/express and emphasize the idea/Expression an event that is happening /exprssion of humility •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with talk about hobbies and leisure time activities/ make a comparison/emphasize changes / present an opinion •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with talking about Event and appearance / landscape Description / Maps and provide information on the plan / emphasize changes / present an opinion/ encouragement •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with talking about description of an event/ cultural information / comparison /present an opinion / ask questions and give vague answers • Rehearsal of writing exercises about the enviroment / names of flowers and plants/breeding and care of plants/express and emphasize the idea/Expression an event that is happening /exprssion of humility, hobbies and leisure time activities/ make a comparison/emphasize changes / present an opinion,Event and appearance / landscape Description / Maps and provide information on the plan / emphasize changes / present an opinion/ encouragement, description of an event/ cultural information / comparison /present an opinion / ask questions and give vague answers •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with description of a possibility/emphasize a case/emphasize fears and concerns/present an opinion •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with draw attention to a point / tell a story •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with revenue expenses, the expectations and dreams/Savings and thrift /make a statement •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with climate and climate change /promise/conditions •Written expression on words that written clear and sequential, related with state of astonishment /account payment/persisting/determination • Rehearsal of writing exercises about Description of a possibility/emphasize a case/emphasize fears and concerns/present an opinion, Draw attention to a point / tell a story, talk on revenue expenses, the expectations and dreams/Savings and thrift /make a statement, Talk about climate and climate change /promise/conditions, state of astonishment /account payment/persisting/determination
Learning Outcomes 1) Will build main composition skills in Chinese.
2) Will further develop to express ideas in a complete and composed manner.
3) Will learn further application of sentence patterns and enhance composition skills.
4) Will further build composition skills in Chinese and further develop peculiar form of written expression.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week • Given detailed information about the period of ancient legends in China, the era of Yao Shun Yü and Huang Di Lecture
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
2. Week • Given detailed information about of Confucius and structure of thought Lecture
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
3. Week •Given detailed information about Laozi, Zhuangzi and structure of thought and about the effects to Chinese history Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
4. Week •Given detailed information about the book of Sunzi's art of war and the importance in the China history Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Brain Based Learning
Homework
5. Week •Given detailed information about the book of songs and the effects to Chinese history in the period of Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period Lecture
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
6. Week •Given detailed information historical causes and Construction of the Great Wall of China Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
7. Week •Given detailed information about Turkish-Chinese relations during the period of construction the Great Wall in China Lecture; Question Answer
Debate
Brain Based Learning
Homework
8. Week •Given detailed information about The period of the Han Dynasty, Han Wu Di, SiMa Qian - Historical Records Lecture; Discussion
Speech Loop
Storyline
Homework
9. Week •Given detailed information about period of The Three Kingdom Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Case Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week •Given detailed information about the period of The Silk Road and the commercial and cultural events Lecture; Question Answer
Speech Loop
Storyline
Homework
11. Week • Sui Dynasty- Construction of The Grand Channel Lecture; Question Answer
Speech Loop
Storyline
Homework
12. Week Yuan, Ming ve Qing Dynasty Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
13. Week Chinese modern era political history Lecture; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Brain Based Learning
Homework
14. Week Establishment of People's Republic of China Lecture
Debate
Storyline
Homework
15. Week Turkish-Chinese relations from past to present Lecture; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework
16. Week •Repetition to examination on issues Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline
Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Eberhard, Wolfram, Çin Tarihi, Türk Tarih Kurumu, 2007, Ankara
Eberhard, Wolfram, Uzak Doğu Tarihi, Türk Tarih Kurumu,
Kırilen, Gürhan, Eski Çin’in Ötekisi Türkler, Gece Kitaplığı, Ankara 2015
Kırilen, Gürhan, Göktürklerden Önce Türkler, Gece Kitaplığı, Ankara 2016.
Wolfram Eberhard,Çin'in Şimal Komşuları, TTK, Ankara, 1996.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 9
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course