ERASMUS INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES - Sabanci University

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ANNEX II
ERASMUS INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES
2012-13
- ORGANISING INSTITUTION’S INFORMATION FORM -
INSTITUTION NAME: SABANCI UNIVERSITY
ADDRESS: ORTA MAHALLE,ÜNIVERSITE CADDESI NO: 27
34956 TUZLA, İSTANBUL
COUNTRY:
TURKEY
EILC LANGUAGE
LEVEL COURSES ORGANISED:
WEB SITE
LEVEL I (BEGINNER) X
NUMBER OF COURSES: 3
DATES: 23.07.2012-17.08.2012
LEVEL II (INTERMEDIATE)
NUMBER OF COURSES:
DATES:
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENT EILC APPLICATION FOR OUR EILC SHOULD BE
SENT BY E-MAIL TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: suincoming@sabanciuniv.edu
STAFF
JOB TITLE / NAME
CONTACT PERSON
FOR EILC
NİLÜFER GÜLER
JOB TITLE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
OFFICER
ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, FAX, E-MAIL
ORTA MAHALLE,ÜNIVERSITE CADDESI NO: 27
34956 TUZLA, İSTANBUL
TEL: : +90 216 483 9652
FAX: +90 216 483 9718
RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR THE PROGRAMME
1. GÜNIZ EVIRGEN
2. TAMER KUTUKÇU
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PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF TOWN
- SHORT HISTORY AND LOCATION
Istanbul's dual identity as point of origin for Europe and Asia is due to the city's east-west borders as well
as its shorelines on the Black Sea looking towards to the north, and the Bosphorus' southern waters flowing to
the Sea of Marmara. Central to Istanbul is the Bosphorus, dividing the city into two. This important waterway
has served as the pathway for all trade passing through the city for thousands of years. The only way to reach
the open seas of the Aegean and the Mediterranean from the East is to navigate the turbulent waters of the
Bosphorus. The strait has an approximate 31 km length with an average width of 1.5 km. The strait's
narrowest part is between Anadolu Hisari and Rumeli Hisari having a width of 698 m.
Traces of communal settlements on the European side by the shores of Kucukcekmece Lake can be found
as far back as 300,000 years, and tools dating from the Lower Palaeolithic Age (around 100,000 years ago)
have been discovered on the Asian coastline. Kadikoy, another suburb of the Asian side, was also the site of
an important culture at around 5000 B.C.
Kadikoy forms also the foundations of what is now called Istanbul. In 700 B.C., Greek pioneers from the
city of Megara from the mainland and from Miletus, on the Anatolian coast of the southern Aegean,
established the town of Chalcedon in the area of today's Kadikoy. On the opposite side of the Bosphorus,
Greek colonists led by King Byzas created the colony of Byzantium, based on the Oracle of Delphi which
suggested that earlier settlements were 'blind' to the attractive location at the mouth of Bosphorus Strait. In 306
Constantine the Great made Byzantium the capital of the Roman Empire, and the city served as a loci for trade
and transport among three continents. What made Byzantium so desirable also contributed to its downfall:
Persians, Arabs, raiders from the north, and Crusaders all attacked the wealthy city. In 1457 Byzantium finally
succumbed to the Ottomans under Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. The Ottoman Empire lasted until its defeat
along with its allies at the end of World War I. Istanbul saw its shores invaded in 1918 by the Allies; however,
five years later, in 1923, the city was incorporated into the Turkish Republic.
When enjoying the sunset on the shores of the Bosphorus, visitors and inhabitants alike realize why so
many centuries ago settlers chose this remarkable site.
- MAIN LOCAL/CULTURAL EVENTS
Istanbul's museums, churches, mosques, palaces, and many other areas of interest offer a rich cultural and
historical experience to all. The possibilities are endless. The cultural heritage, which is a well essence of
300.000 years and many civilizations, can be viewed from streets to museums, from residences to bazaars.
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Moreover, Istanbul's large youth population (currently 50% of the population is under 40) and recent
economic prosperity have enriched its already diverse nightlife. The range of night entertainment is huge:
traditional pubs/taverna to techno and rave nightclubs, with new venues opening weekly. As a result, Istanbul's
nightlife is quickly gaining recognition as one of the liveliest in Europe. Many international classical music,
opera, and ballet as well as rock groups include the city on their tours. Beyoglu district, for example, is the
center of casual, inexpensive, and youthful entertainment. At the 'pricey' end of spectrum are bars and clubs
catering to the Turkey's elite powerful families, artists, and intellectuals. These superbly stylish watering holes
are located throughout Istanbul. They can be found, for example, in the neighborhoods of Ulus, Ortakoy,
Bebek, Cubuklu, and Macka.
- HOW TO REACH TOWN (LINKS FROM THE NEAREST AIRPORT, TRAIN OR COACH STATIONS)
There are two international airports in Istanbul. The biggest and the most used one is called Ataturk
International Airport and it is located at Yesilkoy district on the European side of Istanbul. The other airport,
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, is located on the Asian side of Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 20
minutes drive away from the Sabancı University Campus, and there are many charter flights from Europe
arriving at Sabiha Gokcen. All exchange students coming to Turkey through Ataturk International Airport are
recommended to take the airport shuttle service to Taksim. The road takes approximately 40 minutes. Taksim
is the central area of the European side of the city. Therefore, there are regular University shuttles departing
from Taksim to Campus.
- TRANSPORT IN TOWN (BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE MAIN MEANS OF TRANSPORT AVAILABLE)
Public transport in Istanbul comprises an extensive bus network, various rail systems, funiculars, and maritime
services to go from the asian to the European side and viceversa. Once downtown, transportation is carried on
buses, metro and minibuses. The main entrance to the University can be reached via the access roads after the
Pendik-Kurtkoy or Cayirova-Bayramoglu exit. The campus is 45 minutes by car from downtown city of
Istanbul. The University is connected to the several centers at downtown by regular shuttle services.
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SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISING INSTITUTION
With science, technology, and social structures advancing day by day, the world needs more qualified
individuals who possess the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career anywhere in the world. Aware
of this pressing issue, in 1994 the Sabanci Group decided to establish a "world university" led by the Sabancı
Foundation.
The seeds of Sabancı University (SU) were sown in the summer of 1995, at a search conference in which
50 academics from 22 countries as well as students and representatives from the private sector participated.
While still very young the university has built an excellent reputation worldwide. SU hosts every year close
to 150 international students, totaling 4 % of the student body.
ACCOMMODATION
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMMODATION OFFERED (HOTEL, APARTMENTS, STUDENT HALLS, OTHERS; IF THERE ARE
COOKING FACILITIES) AND ON THE RENT TO BE PAID PER WEEK
All EILC students are guaranteed accommodation in our dorms. Dorm rooms, which accommodate 2 or 1
exchange student, are equipped with showers, closets, and personal telephones. Automatic washing machines,
driers and irons are for free in the laundry rooms in the dorm buildings. A private cleaning staff member
ensures that the housings and all shared common spaces maintain a high level of hygiene.
MEALS
- SHORT DESCRIPTION ON THE SERVICES OFFERED (UNIVERSITY CANTEENS, RESTAURANTS, BARS, OTHERS)
Sabancı University provides spacious, clean and qualified food alternatives.
A food hall with a capacity of 900 people is available in the University Centre. Here breakfast, lunch and
dinner are served. The menu consists of a various selections and also table d'hote menu is served as an
option. The daily menu is announced on the local web site to make the food selection more convenient.
Students may benefit, in a more economical way, from the card system designed for them in the University
Centre main food hall. You can buy the cards at the second floor of the University Center when the semester
starts.
In the fast food café located on the upper level of the main cafeteria various food alternatives from daily
patisserie products to burgers, sandwich varieties and salad bar are also available.
At the dormitory area, around the pool, 3 different cafés serve a variety ranging from grills, sandwiches,
salads, deserts, hot and cold beverages. Other than these, in various faculty buildings within the University,
vending machines provide cold drinks 24 hours. There are vending machines in the dorms and faculty
buildings. The average monthly dining cost is 450 TL
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RECEPTION OF STUDENTS
- MEETING POINT (PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF FIRST MEETING - FOR EACH COURSE WHERE DIFFERENT)
All students will meet on the first day of class at the entrance of School of Languages. The International
Relations Office will assist students during the first days and will provide them with an introductory
information package and course materials.
EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES
- SITE VISITS
The city tours to 1) The Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Basilica cistern - The Grand Bazaar and 2) Bosporus or
Islands. The routes may be changed according to the students’ requests. The tours will be organized by the
students with the assistance and monitoring of instructors, IRO staff and local students.
- SPORTS FACILITIES (SWIMMING, TENNIS, GYMNASIUM; OPENING DAYS AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION)
The various sports facilities on campus, open to all university members,consist of:
_ a multi-purpose sports hall with tennis court and basketball field
_ a football field
_ fitness programs such as aerobic, step, and jogging
_ table tennis rooms
_ a conditioning room
_ open and illuminated fields suitable for playing basketball, volleyball, and
soccer.
_ The Main Sports Center includes squash courts, basketball, volleyball fields, handball, bodybuilding as well
as cardio-exercise and aerobic rooms.
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fields, handball, bodybuilding as well as cardio-exercise and aerobic rooms.
- ENTERTAINMENT (CINEMA, THEATRE, ETC.; BRIEF INFORMATION ON PLACES AND STUDENT FACILITIES)
Culture at SU is very important. We have the largest performing arts center on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Every month at least nine performances span the entire spectrum of classical music, theaters, rock concerts,
debates, ballet and many more. We offer regular busses to the city centers, Taksim on the European Side and
Kadıköy on the Asian side. A large outlet mall with around 200 stores is located within a few minutes with a
free shuttle service.
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COURSE NO:
LEVEL:
I: Beginner course
II: Intermediate course
PART II: COURSE(S) DESCRIPTION
FROM...
PERIOD: 23.07.2012 17.08.2012
TO...
LANGUAGE COMPONENT
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF LANGUAGE COMPONENT: OBJECTIVES AND TEACHING METHODS
In terms of learning outcomes, the course aims to help students develop the following knowledge, skills and
strategies:
* developing a repertoire of basic language to deal with predictable classroom situations; giving short
descriptions and making simple claims on factual topics
* reading extracts from simple coherent texts on familiar topics consisting of mainly high frequency
vocabulary
* writing simple connected texts with reference to knowledge from previously read or heard texts, consisting
of a series of phrases and simple sentences
* understanding the main ideas in standard speech, provided it is clearly articulated and the speaker is
sympathetic to the language ability of the listener
* interacting with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person
helps if necessary; giving simple descriptions about a familiar topic
* making short contributions to discussions which are conducted in clearly articulated speech; exchanging
factual information on familiar topics and making simple claims when asked directly; making and responding
to suggestions; agreeing and disagreeing with others
* relaying straightforward factual information; giving a description or relate events as a simple list of points
In the course language is viewed as communication and an integrated approach to the teaching of language is
taken rather than teaching them separately and in isolation. The learner is at the heart of instruction with
methods and techniques built around student-centered teaching and more importantly on principles which
view learners as individuals with vast potential and a rich repertoire of learning styles and strategies, which
learners may or may not be aware of.
- SUBJECT-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE ELEMENTS YES X NO
(e.g. special modules for students in particular disciplines)
IF YES, SPECIFY:
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- DURATION
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES 64 h.
HOURS IN CLASSROOM 40h.
HOURS OF PRACTICE CONVERSATION/LANGUAGE LABORATORY 24h.
OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
4 HOURS A DAY, 16 HOURS A WEEK, 64 CLASS HOURS IN TOTAL FOR EACH SECTION
- ASSESSMENT (SPECIFY IF THE ASSESSMENT IS MADE BY WRITTEN/ORAL EXAMINATION, ASSIGNMENT, ETC.)
Students will be assessed through formative assessment methods. The students are expected to take 2 exams,
towards the end of the 2nd and 4th weeks. Besides this, 3 assignments of various types will be arranged a quiz,
homework and/or an oral assessment.
COURSE FACILITIES
- TEACHING AIDS
AUDIO/VIDEO MATERIALS – YES
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE – YES
HANDOUTS/PRINTED TEXTS – YES
TRANSPARENCIES
OTHER : (SPECIFY)
- LIBRARY YES NO
IF YES, SPECIFY:
TIMES
OPENING DAYS
ADDRESS
- LANGUAGE LABORATORY YES NO
IF YES, SPECIFY:
TIMES
OPENING DAYS
ADDRESS
COST
CULTURAL COMPONENT
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CULTURAL ELEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: OBJECTIVES AND TEACHING METHODS
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CULTURAL ELEMENTS HAVE HUMANIZING AND MOTIVATING EFFECT ON THE LEARNERS, HELP THEM TO OBSERVE SIMILARITIES AND
DIFFERENCES AMONG VARIOUS CULTURAL GROUPS. THE ELEMENTS ALSO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN GENERAL CULTURE, SINCE
MAKING A RESEARCH ABOUT THE CULTURE OF A COUNTRY WE ALSO LEARN ABOUT ITS GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND TRADITIONS.
IN THE PROGRAM WE PROVIDE CULTURAL ELEMENTS ARE PRESENTED AS AN INTERDISIPLINARY CORE OF THE TEACHING/LEARNING
PROCESS, HELPING LEARNERS TO RELATE THE ABSTRACT RULES AND STRUCTURES TO THE REAL SOCIETY AND LIFE STYLE. BEING
CONTENT-BASED, ALL KIND OF TEACHING MATERIAL AND ACTIVITIES CONTAIN GENUINE EXAMPLES FROM REAL LIFE, AIMING TO
INTRODUCE THE NEW CULTURAL ENVIROMENT TO THE LEARNERS AND RAISE THEIR CULTURAL AWARENESS RELATED TO BOTH NATIVE
AND TARGET SOCIETIES. BESIDES THESE CHARACTERISTICS, WE PRESENT THE SERIAL OF SEMINARS TWICE A WEEK, WHERE LEARNERS
HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ASQUAINTANCE WITH THE VARIOUS CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF TURKISH SOCIETY.
AUDIO- AND VIDEO AIDS SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SEMINARS, DISCUSSIONS GIVE LEARNERS THE CHANCE TO EXPRESS
THEIR IDEAS, SEE THE TOPICS VIA DIFFERENT WAYS OF LOOKING. TOURS TO THE BOSPORUS AND HISTORICAL PENINSULA HELP THEM TO
MAINTAIN THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN IN-CLASS WORK AND THE REALITY OF THE OUTSIDE WORLD.
- DURATION 1HOUR
TOTAL HOURS OF ACTIVITIES 8h.
TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
TEACHERS
2
ADMINISTRATORS
1
STUDENTS
1
NUMBER OF...:
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