Turkish Language Section

Prerequisite: LAN 050 or equivalent.

Beginning level II is the sequel to level I and is designed to build upon the four basic skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing given in level I. This course is intended to introduce students to the Turkish language and prepare them to use the language in their future working life or daily social activities. They will gain confidence expressing themselves, by using simple sentences and exchanging ideas about the culture of the target language. This course will help students to develop their Turkish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at the A1.2 (CEFR).

Prerequisite: LAN 051 or equivalent.

This course is designed to build on the current level of the Turkish language and to further improve on this knowledge. The course will cover aspects of grammar and vocabulary, as well as encompassing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The general aim of the course is for students to acquire the ability to accurately understand oral and written Turkish and to speak and write it with some degree of fluency, using basic grammatical and lexical structures in a variety of communicative situations. The teaching methods offer role-play, group discussions, listening, written comprehension exercises and short essay writing.

Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at the A2.1 (CEFR).

Prerequisite: LAN 052 or equivalent.

This course is designed for students to improve their previous basic knowledge in the Turkish language. In this course, students have an opportunity to improve their speaking skills through discussions on topics related to routine matters, experiences and future plans. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to communicate easily both in oral and written language, by using more complicated phrases and expressions.

The language proficiency level of this course is aligned with the B1.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As of Spring 2022, students who complete LAN 053: Turkish – Intermediate level II with an overall grade of 7 or higher will receive a Foreign Language Certificate at the B1.1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) from the University of Cyprus.

The course in Medical Terminology in Turkish I emphasizes the practical daily application of language use in medical subjects. The course focuses on the development of all language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) through collaborative, activity-centered learning. Specifically, students will be taught basic Turkish terminology related to their subject matter through modern, authentic Turkish texts and the course will focus on developing communication skills so that they can communicate with Turkish Cypriot patients. The course uses a variety of educational toys and tools, electronic applications, teamwork, role play, student presentations and other audiovisual materials that contribute significantly to the objectives of the course. The lesson becomes more interesting, encourages the development of student collaboration and interaction, promotes the discovery of knowledge by the students themselves, and encourages self-assessment.

During the course, students acquire all language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, giving priority to the communicative aspect of the language under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A 1.1.

The course in Medical Terminology in Turkish II emphasizes the practical daily application of language use in medical subjects. The course focuses on the development of all language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) through collaborative, activity- centered learning. Specifically, students will be taught basic Turkish terminology related to their subject matter through modern, authentic Turkish texts and the course will focus on developing communication skills so that they can communicate with Turkish Cypriot patients. The course uses a variety of educational toys and tools, electronic applications, teamwork, role play, student presentations and other audiovisual materials that contribute significantly to the objectives of the course. The lesson becomes more interesting, encourages the development of student collaboration and interaction, promotes the discovery of knowledge by the students themselves, and encourages self-assessment.

During the course, students acquire all language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, giving priority to the communicative aspect of the language under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A2.1.