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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA1031: Elementary Turkish I
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Aims
This module is designed to introduce students to the Turkish language as spoken today in modern Turkey. At the beginning of the course, it is expected that all students will learn the proper pronunciation features of Turkish by recourse to the teacher during class and to course audio materials.
The module aims to introduce different aspects of Turkish at A1 level and aims to develop all four language skills alike as well basic Turkish structures and a selection of survival and significant vocabulary. Translation exercises and study materials are regularly set and later corrected and analysed by the whole class and/or the lecturer.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate mastery of Turkish spelling and pronunciation, grasp of essential Turkish grammar, 2. Read with a dictionary elementary texts in Turkish, 3. Carry on basic conversation in elementary 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, 8. Be able to work in groups in conversation and text-based work 9. Be able to work in groups in conversation and text-based work |