SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60314YETOS-OKR2386	Okuryazarlık	3	Fall	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİLAY ÖZER PELVANOĞLU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the Literacy course is to help our students understand that knowing how to read and write is different from being literate and to provide them with the awareness they need to establish a qualified literacy foundation. The course examines the relationship between literacy and the development of language skills, as well as creative and critical thinking abilities. By presenting the history of reading culture, students learn about the foundational roles of elements such as printing, books, libraries, science, and literature in the process that has made modern society possible. The question "Why should I read?" is explored through the responses of the world's significant authors. The characteristics of various literary genres—such as essays, short stories, novels, plays, and poetry—are taught. Approaches to reading, understanding, and interpreting both fictional and non-fictional literary genres are introduced. The course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in reading and writing. Writing exercises are also conducted.

Course Content:

What is language? The emergence of language in humans. Approaches to language by Ferdinand de Saussure and Noam Chomsky. The relationship between language and thought, linguistic development, and literacy. Oral culture vs. written culture, oral literature vs. written literature, and secondary oral culture. Mental and behavioral differences between people shaped by oral and written cultures, based on the distinctions outlined in Walter J. Ong’s book Orality and Literacy. The transformations in Europe following the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press. The relationship between the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment periods and the development of reading culture. How concepts such as "book," "paper," "library," and "reader" were influenced by the publishing industry that became widespread after the printing press. The first printed books, the most-read works, and their impacts. The concept of the "intellectual" and its definitions. Why do societies need intellectual individuals? The relationship between intellectualism and literacy, as presented in Edward Said’s book representations of the Intellectual. The differentiation of literary genres. The characteristics of non-fiction genres such as articles, essays, letters, memoirs, travel writing, journals, biographies, and autobiographies. The significance of producing works in these genres. Methods and approaches for reading, understanding, and evaluating such texts. The characteristics of genres such as poetry, short stories, novels, and plays. Basic knowledge required to read, understand, and interpret these genres. Based on students’ interests, collaborative production of works such as essays, short stories, poems, letters, and journals during the course, including workshop activities conducted with the students.

Course Specific Rules

Attendance is mandatory for the course. Attendance will be taken during live sessions. Students exceeding eight hours (4 sessions) of absenteeism will fail due to non-attendance. All texts, links, videos, lecture summaries, and PPS files shared on Online Beykoz are mandatory course materials. Four different assessment methods are used. The semester average consists of: midterm exam (30%), quiz (10%), assignment (10%), and final exam (50%). There is no make-up exam for the quiz. Every student is responsible for following the dates announced via email. Assignments have a deadline and must be uploaded to the assignment section on Online Beykoz within that period. Assignments are collected via Turnitin. Plagiarized assignments, assignments copied from the internet, or those suspected to be generated by artificial intelligence will receive a grade of zero.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Students taking the Literacy course will be able to distinguish literacy from simply knowing how to read and write. They will understand the relationship of literacy with topics such as language and cognitive development, active and engaged citizenship, freedom of thought and expression, deep knowledge, questioning the hierarchical relationship between knowledge and power, class and domination, the role of the intellectual, and the ability to think creatively and critically.

2) This course helps our students understand the differences between oral culture, written culture, and the culture of the electronic age (secondary oral culture). It provides them with an opportunity to recognize the significance of the human mind, behaviors, and choices shaped by their relationship with writing, written rules, laws, books, and written knowledge.

3) Our students comprehend the relationship between "the intellectual" and literacy. They understand the need for intellectual individuals in societies and recognize the role of intellectuals in fostering a culture of human rights and creating a society based on equality and justice.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) In this course, our students learn the characteristics of various types of written texts. They acquire methods and approaches for reading, understanding, interpreting, and utilizing these texts.

2) Our students learn how the concepts of book, library, and reader have changed in the context of the reading culture that developed after the invention of the printing press. They are motivated to become qualified literates and are guided to create their own reading program and library.

3) Our students will acquire methods for reading and understanding different types of texts. They will also engage in writing exercises and be guided in expressing themselves in writing.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders için okunması gereken makaleler Online Beykoz ders paneli üzerinde öğrencilerle paylaşılır. Çeşitli yazınsal türlerde okunacak kitaplar her dönem değişebilir. Kitaplara dair bilgiler öğrencilerle derste ve toplu mail aracılığıyla paylaşılır. Genellikle bir deneme kitabı, bir öykü, bir roman, bir tiyatro oyunu ya da şiir kitabı okutulur. Türlere ait nitelikler bu örnek okumaların eşliğinde çalışılır. Her öğrenci bu kitapları edinir, okur, sınıf tartışmalarında etkin bir katılım gösterir.

References:

Alberto Manguel. Okumanın Tarihi. Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Edward Said. Entelektüel. Ayrıntı Yayınları. Italo Calvino. Klasikleri Niçin Okumalı? Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Marshall McLuhan. Gutenberg Galaksisi. Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Maryanne Wolf. Proust ve Mürekkepbalığı: Okuyan Beynin Bilimi ve Hikâyesi. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. Paulo Freire. Ezilenlerin Pedagojisi. Ayrıntı Yayınları. Paulo Freire ve Donaldo Macedo. Okuryazarlık: Sözcükleri ve Dünyayı Okumak. İmge Kitabevi. Theodor W. Adorno. "Biçim Olarak Deneme". Edebiyat Yazıları. Metis Yayınları. Walter J. Ong. Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür. Metis Yayınları.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1							KPLO 2				KPLO 3													KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Uses and applies theoretical, factual and applied sciences for the solution of architectural problems in line with user requirements in the context of history, art, culture, environment, human and technology.
	1.1 Has knowledge of the determination of architectural design requirements, design processes and methods, aesthetic and cultural dimension, sustainability and natural environment, construction technologies and construction management, design tools and technologies
	1.2 Has theoretical and conceptual knowledge in the field of architecture; has historical and cultural knowledge of world architecture and vernacular architecture
	1.3 Has knowledge of the sustainable architecture, conservation of the cultural heritage and the conservation of the natural environment
	1.4 Has knowledge of technical issues such as building materials, structural engineering, structural systems, environmental control, service systems and the relationship between mentioned issues and architectural design
	1.5 Has knowledge of construction economics and management, and their effects on built environmental design
	1.6 Has knowledge of architectural professional practice
	1.7 Has knowledge of tools for design, modeling, planning, construction management based on information technologies in the field of architecture
2)	Analyzes, models, evaluates architectural design and construction projects; designs and develops models to meet spesific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. For this purpose, it selects and uses appropriate methods, tools and technologies.
	2.1 Analyzes and evaluates architectural design and construction applications to meet certain requirements, creates architectural project under realistic constraints and conditions
	2.2 Develops creative, innovative and sustainable architectural design ideas by using the knowledge of architecture and design and by considering aesthetic and cultural dimension, conservation of the natural and built environment
	2.3 Makes a decision on site selection and settlement in built environment applications; integrates architectural design with technical design, building service systems design and environmental design; prepares building construction project; organizes and manages the design and construction processes; for this purpose, s/he works in cooperation with multidisciplinary teams.
	2.4 Selects and uses modern methods, techniques and tools for design, modeling, planning, construction management based on information technologies required for architecture applications
3)	Owns the competencies required by the constantly developing field of architecture and the global competitive environment.
	3.1 Works effectively individually and in multi-disciplinary teams, takes responsibility with cooperation and leadership skills
	3.2 Queries, describes abstract thoughts, evaluates opposing views and examines the results with similar criteria.
	3.3 Considers the environmental, social and aesthetic sensibilities of the society
	3.4 Develops design strategies and methods for information production in interdisciplinary studies
	3.5 Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning
	3.6 Reads, writes, describes the ideas according to the purpose
	3.7 Uses different representation methods and tools to transfer his/her design thoughts
	3.8 Uses information technologies and at least one computer software (European Computer Driving License Advanced Level) interactively
	3.9 Takes responsibility for considering public interest, respecting historical, cultural and natural resources and improving the quality of life
	3.10 Knows the ethical approaches required for the professional judgments in social, political and cultural factors in architectural design and construction.
	3.11 Knows the role of pre-professional practice in professional development and the mutual rights and responsibilities of the employer and intern
	3.12 Has architectural conservation awareness, environmental awareness and ethical responsibility
	3.13 Has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness issues
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop in line with the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the basic level in relation with his/her field.
	5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems.
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE