Visual Communication Design Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

DIL616

Course Name:

Russian 6

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

DIL615 - Russian 5

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. MERVE KESKİN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. ASSEM AMIRZHANOVA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to teach -advanced level of Russian speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. -how to understand every written or oral input clearly -how to summarize information from different written or oral sources fluently - how to express oneself fluently and clearly, without any help -how to understand and make use of nuances - how to write critical essays and detailed reports
Course Content:	Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities are done by focusing on advanced vocabulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Focusing on academical, literary and critical texts, the skills of aggregating and reporting information from different academic sources coherently and clearly, understanding, analyzing and reflecting on Russian literary texts are developed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student is able to understand everything s/he hears and reads in Russian.
2) The student can use the language fluently and clearly to express his/her ideas.
3) The student is able to summarize written or oral texts and lead a discussion about the texts in a fluent and clear way.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Telling real or fictional anectodes
2)	Talking about causes and consequences
3)	Writing a script about a couple having an argument
4)	Expressing interest/ feeling
5)	Creating a presentation about a new movement
6)	Talking about situations / facts
7)	Writing a blog about science mystery
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Making hypothesis and talking about mystery event
10)	Deciding an object that makes daily life easier
11)	Talking on the phone
12)	Describing characteristics / how something works
13)	Giving orders / suggestions
14)	Semester Revision
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Way to Russia 3
References:	Ek alıştırmalar ve dersin öğretim görevlisi tarafından geliştirilmiş çeşitli oyunlar ve etkinlikler. Teacher created upplementary worksheets, classroom activities and games

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) To understand the structure and dynamics of a design team and to continue the production processes in a flow with team members from different disciplines.
1) To have the necessary knowledge and skills about computer technologies required to produce designs.
1) To be able to manage the design, development and presentation processes by applying the right theoretical steps and to be involved in the production process from start to finish.
1) To be able to criticize and evaluate different problems through these concepts by mastering the design processes.
1) To understand the conceptual importance of Visual Communication Design and to gain the ability to develop user-centered experience-oriented designs.
2) To be able to create balanced interactive narratives with communication and design processes by understanding the ways in which visual designs convey ideas, messages and emotions in experience.
2) To be able to analyze, evaluate and interpret the situations and facts about design issues by using different disciplines.
3) To be able to develop professional projects by producing components for different media, to evaluate these components consistently in the context of the designs developed.
3) To be able to analyze and use design-oriented thinking processes for visual communication products.
4) To have the necessary computer technologies and software knowledge to develop design in line with the needs of the sector, to be able to use computer-aided design applications to reflect their creative ideas.
4) To be able to use these designs effectively in the context of theme, subject and target audience by applying effective visual and audio solutions for communication design products.
5) Mastering contemporary design methodology; To produce designs that appeal to the audience by prioritizing the target audience of the designs.
6) To understand the experience of the users and the target audience, to understand the measurement methods and to benefit from these concepts in the design process.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To understand the structure and dynamics of a design team and to continue the production processes in a flow with team members from different disciplines.
1)	To have the necessary knowledge and skills about computer technologies required to produce designs.
1)	To be able to manage the design, development and presentation processes by applying the right theoretical steps and to be involved in the production process from start to finish.
1)	To be able to criticize and evaluate different problems through these concepts by mastering the design processes.
1)	To understand the conceptual importance of Visual Communication Design and to gain the ability to develop user-centered experience-oriented designs.
2)	To be able to create balanced interactive narratives with communication and design processes by understanding the ways in which visual designs convey ideas, messages and emotions in experience.
2)	To be able to analyze, evaluate and interpret the situations and facts about design issues by using different disciplines.
3)	To be able to develop professional projects by producing components for different media, to evaluate these components consistently in the context of the designs developed.
3)	To be able to analyze and use design-oriented thinking processes for visual communication products.
4)	To have the necessary computer technologies and software knowledge to develop design in line with the needs of the sector, to be able to use computer-aided design applications to reflect their creative ideas.
4)	To be able to use these designs effectively in the context of theme, subject and target audience by applying effective visual and audio solutions for communication design products.
5)	Mastering contemporary design methodology; To produce designs that appeal to the audience by prioritizing the target audience of the designs.
6)	To understand the experience of the users and the target audience, to understand the measurement methods and to benefit from these concepts in the design process.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	10	% 10
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 45
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	4	4	4		32
Application	4	4	4		32
Study Hours Out of Class	4	4	4		32
Presentations / Seminar	1	3	1		4
Project	1	3	1		4
Homework Assignments	10	3	1		40
Quizzes	1	2	1		3
Midterms	1	4	2		6
Final	1	4	2		6
Total Workload					159