Turkish to Uzbek Bridge Course
Syllabus
Instructor: Umida Khikmatillaeva
Office: Eigenmann Hall, 1130
1900 E.10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: (812)856-1571
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description
In this course, students will learn and compare Uzbek and Turkish Grammar basics. The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of the resemblances and the differences between Uzbek and Turkish grammar. Students will learn how to use their knowledge in their reading and writing of Uzbek texts.
Course Goals
Prerequisites
This course aims to teach students who are highly proficient in Turkish or other Turkic languages.
I. Course Design
Course Requirements
You are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week for homework assignments or perform presentations.
II. Assignments
Classroom Tasks
Activities: You will participate in class activities, such as mini role plays, reading and listening activities.
Online Tasks
Reflections: You will learn different grammar rules and discuss various aspects of both languages. You will post reflections on your progress using the Forum tool on Oncourse.
Moderator: You are expected to ask two interesting questions related to weekly topics and resources during the lesson. You are responsible for collecting and reflecting on others’ questions.
Presentations and Projects
Presentations: You will present tasks related to weekly topics on Fridays. Additionally, you will introduce your individual projects on Share Fair Days in front of the class.
Individual Project: Your project can be a conference presentation, paper publication, or PPT file with notes and presentation texts. The scope of the project will be determined in consultancy with your instructor. You will need to present your project in class. It is highly recommended that you work on a project that is relevant to your area of career interest. Getting in touch with academics and native speakers in your area of study is highly encouraged.
III. Assessment and Evaluation
Quizzes: You will have weekly quizzes.
Rubric: Rubrics will be used for grading your projects and self-monitoring.
IV. Course Materials
Handouts will be distributed.
Suggested materials
Andras J.E. Bogdrogligeti. (2003). An Academic Reference Grammar of Modern Literary Uzbek. Volume I-II. LINCOM GmbH.
Andrée Sjoberg. Uzbek Structural Grammar. (1963). Indiana University, Uralic
and Altaic Series, Volume 18.
Asli Goksel, Celia Kerslake. (2010 ). Turkish: An Essential Grammar. Routledge, Bilingual edition.
Herve Guerin: http://uzbek-glossary.com/
Online Uzbek Dictionary: http://www.indiana.edu/~ctild/Main/Uzbek-EnglishDictionary
Instructor: Umida Khikmatillaeva
Office: Eigenmann Hall, 1130
1900 E.10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: (812)856-1571
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description
In this course, students will learn and compare Uzbek and Turkish Grammar basics. The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of the resemblances and the differences between Uzbek and Turkish grammar. Students will learn how to use their knowledge in their reading and writing of Uzbek texts.
Course Goals
- to provide a smooth transition from Turkish to Uzbek
- to recognize similarities and differences between the Uzbek and Turkish languages
- to be able to read texts in the target language
- use basic Uzbek vocabulary in different contexts
- translate simple texts to the target language
- read and comprehend texts written in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets
- pronounce and spell correctly in Uzbek
- design, develop, and present authentic projects that will demonstrate students’ knowledge of the Uzbek language and its role in the context of Turkic languages
Prerequisites
This course aims to teach students who are highly proficient in Turkish or other Turkic languages.
I. Course Design
Course Requirements
- Class attendance
- Weekly presentations
- Individual or Group Projects
- Individual vocabulary lists or flashcards
You are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week for homework assignments or perform presentations.
II. Assignments
Classroom Tasks
Activities: You will participate in class activities, such as mini role plays, reading and listening activities.
Online Tasks
Reflections: You will learn different grammar rules and discuss various aspects of both languages. You will post reflections on your progress using the Forum tool on Oncourse.
Moderator: You are expected to ask two interesting questions related to weekly topics and resources during the lesson. You are responsible for collecting and reflecting on others’ questions.
Presentations and Projects
Presentations: You will present tasks related to weekly topics on Fridays. Additionally, you will introduce your individual projects on Share Fair Days in front of the class.
Individual Project: Your project can be a conference presentation, paper publication, or PPT file with notes and presentation texts. The scope of the project will be determined in consultancy with your instructor. You will need to present your project in class. It is highly recommended that you work on a project that is relevant to your area of career interest. Getting in touch with academics and native speakers in your area of study is highly encouraged.
III. Assessment and Evaluation
Quizzes: You will have weekly quizzes.
Rubric: Rubrics will be used for grading your projects and self-monitoring.
IV. Course Materials
Handouts will be distributed.
Suggested materials
Andras J.E. Bogdrogligeti. (2003). An Academic Reference Grammar of Modern Literary Uzbek. Volume I-II. LINCOM GmbH.
Andrée Sjoberg. Uzbek Structural Grammar. (1963). Indiana University, Uralic
and Altaic Series, Volume 18.
Asli Goksel, Celia Kerslake. (2010 ). Turkish: An Essential Grammar. Routledge, Bilingual edition.
Herve Guerin: http://uzbek-glossary.com/
Online Uzbek Dictionary: http://www.indiana.edu/~ctild/Main/Uzbek-EnglishDictionary
V. Technology Technology in face-to-face class
Do: Please silence your cell phones before you enter the classroom. You may bring a laptop or a tablet, but only for taking notes, accessing an online dictionary, or using relevant course materials during discussions.
Do not: Do not use your laptop or other mobile device in class to surf the internet, check your email, update your Facebook status, or similar activities.
Technology use outside of classroom
We will mainly use Oncourse tools such as Forum Postings and Dropbox in order to submit your homework. For projects, we will use Wikipages or other alternative tool. You will get bonus points for creating visual materials.
VI. Getting Help
Office Visits and Online meetings
You are welcome to visit my office during office hours or schedule an appointment with me. Online office hours are conducted via Adobe Connect, so that we can talk to each other—it's a very efficient form of communication.
E-mail versus Forum
Feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. We will use Oncourse Forums for asynchronous discussions and questions, so what you and I type will be available for others in the course as well.
Extracurricular activities
Attending extracurricular activities such as coffee hours, movie nights, and culture nights is a bonus.
VII. Grading
Grading Criteria
Do: Please silence your cell phones before you enter the classroom. You may bring a laptop or a tablet, but only for taking notes, accessing an online dictionary, or using relevant course materials during discussions.
Do not: Do not use your laptop or other mobile device in class to surf the internet, check your email, update your Facebook status, or similar activities.
Technology use outside of classroom
We will mainly use Oncourse tools such as Forum Postings and Dropbox in order to submit your homework. For projects, we will use Wikipages or other alternative tool. You will get bonus points for creating visual materials.
VI. Getting Help
Office Visits and Online meetings
You are welcome to visit my office during office hours or schedule an appointment with me. Online office hours are conducted via Adobe Connect, so that we can talk to each other—it's a very efficient form of communication.
E-mail versus Forum
Feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. We will use Oncourse Forums for asynchronous discussions and questions, so what you and I type will be available for others in the course as well.
Extracurricular activities
Attending extracurricular activities such as coffee hours, movie nights, and culture nights is a bonus.
VII. Grading
Grading Criteria
Category
Classroom Participation Online Participation Presentation Project Bonus Total |
Tasks
Attendance
Questions Answers Reading Reflections Forum Postings Creating visual materials Getting in touch with academics and native speakers Relevant to the area of specialty |
Possible points
25
25 25 25 (up to 10 points) 3 4 3 110 |
Letter Grade Equivalents
Letter Grade
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C-/D F |
Points
100-110 95-100 90-94 86-89 83-85 80-82 77-79 73-76 60-72 below 60 |
VIII. Support Resources
UITS Support Center This center provides 24x7 technical support of desktop, operating system, network services, and applications at two walk-in locations and via phone, email, and live chat.
Phone: 812-855-6789
[email protected] (Allow one business day for a reply)
Knowledge Base Find answers to thousands of questions about information technology at Indiana University. http://kb.iu.edu
Students with Disabilities If you require assistance or academic accommodations for a disability, please contact me after class, during my office hours, or by individual appointment.
You must have established your eligibility for disability support services through the Office of Disability Services for Students in Franklin Hall 006. Call 855-7578 or visit http://studentaffairs.iub.edu/dss/
The Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Center at IUB provides a wide range of services for students with disabilities, including adaptive hardware and software, creation of electronic text from print media, conversion of print to MP3 format, and more. Call 856-4112 or visit http://www.indiana.edu/~iuadapts/
IX. Campus Policies
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: http://www.iu.edu/~code/index.shtml
Plagiarism: https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism/index2.html
Religious Observances: http://enrollmentbulletin.indiana.edu/pages/relo.php
UITS Support Center This center provides 24x7 technical support of desktop, operating system, network services, and applications at two walk-in locations and via phone, email, and live chat.
Phone: 812-855-6789
[email protected] (Allow one business day for a reply)
Knowledge Base Find answers to thousands of questions about information technology at Indiana University. http://kb.iu.edu
Students with Disabilities If you require assistance or academic accommodations for a disability, please contact me after class, during my office hours, or by individual appointment.
You must have established your eligibility for disability support services through the Office of Disability Services for Students in Franklin Hall 006. Call 855-7578 or visit http://studentaffairs.iub.edu/dss/
The Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Center at IUB provides a wide range of services for students with disabilities, including adaptive hardware and software, creation of electronic text from print media, conversion of print to MP3 format, and more. Call 856-4112 or visit http://www.indiana.edu/~iuadapts/
IX. Campus Policies
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: http://www.iu.edu/~code/index.shtml
Plagiarism: https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism/index2.html
Religious Observances: http://enrollmentbulletin.indiana.edu/pages/relo.php