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Course Name
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Fundemantals of Natural Sciences
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week)
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Application/Lab
(hour/week)
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GENS 201
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites
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None
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Course Language
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English
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Course Type
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Service Course
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Course Level
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First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery
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- |
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
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- |
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National Occupation Classification
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-
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Course Coordinator
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Assistant(s)
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- |
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Course Objectives
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This course aims to teach the students to solve the encountered problems in natural sciences with scientific thinking |
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Learning Outcomes
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The students who succeeded in this course;
- Observe processes and describe problems
- Define reasoning, causality, randomness and correlation
- Use scientific thinking method to solve the described problems
- Apply scientific thinking to the basic principles of life
- Describe the basic structural organization and function of human body
- Learn to access information and test its accuracy
- Perform basic scientific communication
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Course Description
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This course comprises the scientific thinking approach to the encountered problems and the fundamental principles of natural sciences and of life. |
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
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Core Courses |
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| Major Area Courses |
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| Supportive Courses |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
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Week |
Subjects |
Related Preparation |
| 1 |
Introduction to the course |
Examination of the posted HIM 103 syllabus Prepare how to introduce yourself (write on a piece of paper for your own) (Name, High School, Hobby, and What you expect from this course in one sentence) |
| 2 |
Introduction to Science |
Student should read: The Nature of Scientific Thinking (Harvard Graduate School of Education)- the related chapters of the reference material (pages 4-12). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PKQ_M7AtU&t=41s |
| 3 |
Identifying & Describing Problems |
Student should read: Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking – Concepts and Tools” (Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder)- the related chapters of the reference material. Student should prepare a short list of daily problems he/she encounters Examination of provided cases and presentations http://www.studygs.net/problem/problemsolvingv1.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B271L3NtAw |
| 4 |
Scientific Methodology |
Student should read “A Miniature Guide to Scientific Thinking” (by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder) pages 2-14 and Instructors' Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUP8rFWzVt4 |
| 5 |
Database Searching and Presenting Scientific Information 1. Accessing information and testing its accuracy: Google Scholar -Pubmed 2.How to Prepare an oral presentation? 3.How to prepare a poster presentation? |
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| 6 |
Scientific Persona (Student Oral Presentations) |
Preparation of presentations on topics previously selected |
| 7 |
Introduction to Natural Sciences |
Instructors’ Notes http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/recipe/ http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/misconceptions/ |
| 8 |
MIDTERM |
Contents of weeks 1-7 |
| 9 |
Basic Principles of Earth Sciences |
Instructors’ Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGXi_9A__Vc |
| 10 |
Basic Principles of Life I Cell & Homeostasis |
Instructors’ Notes Reading basic concepts from Campbell Biology, 10th Edition (Reece, et al.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 |
| 11 |
Basic Principles of Life II Biomolecules Energy for life Introduction to Metabolism |
Insructors’ Notes Basic Medical Biochemistry-A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Liebermann and Marks) (Pages 341-347) |
| 12 |
Basic Principles of Life III Basic Structure & Function of Human Body |
Instructors’ Notes |
| 13 |
Students’ Oral Presentations Evaluation of a Poster presentation Feedback for the whole course |
1) Student should prepare a summary (slide presentation) of the Project Homework with his/her group, according to “oral presentation guidelines”. The slide presentation (max. 2 slides) should include: Topic of Project-Scientific Question-Hypothesis-Aim and Objectives 2) Student should prepare some questions and also some feedback on the whole course (One good point and one bad point) |
| 14 |
Students’ Poster presentations (Project on Natural Sciences) |
Student should prepare his/her poster according to the poster presentation guidelines and hang them on the Poster Area (Block A first floor) before 10:00 in the morning, 17.05.2017. Students should be presenting their posters between 10:00 and 12:50. A review committee will ask questions and review and evaluate the posters. |
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FINAL |
Weeks 1-15 |
| 16 |
Review of the Semester |
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Course Notes/Textbooks
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| 1. “A Miniature Guide to Scientific Thinking” (Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder) 2. Campbell Biology, 10th Edition (Reece, et al.) 3. Instructor’s notes and Presentations |
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Suggested Readings/Materials
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
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15
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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| Project |
-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exams |
-
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-
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| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
7
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100
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| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
6 |
100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Duration (Hours) |
Workload |
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
-
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-
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-
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
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5
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15
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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30
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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-
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-
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| Project |
-
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-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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-
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| Oral Exam |
-
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-
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-
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| Midterms |
1
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10
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10
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| Final Exam |
1
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15
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15
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Total |
160
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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Program Competencies/Outcomes
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* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2 |
To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3 |
To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.
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-
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-
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4 |
To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5 |
To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6 |
To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7 |
To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.
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-
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-
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8 |
To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
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-
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-
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9 |
To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.
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10 |
To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
