Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED READINGS SKILLS | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Celal SARIOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To raise students’ textual awareness and reading skills. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course Introduction & Discussion on course objectives ,Leonardo Da Vinci (Biography) ,Peter the Great (Biography) ,Beethoven (Biography) ,Dostoevsky (Biography) ,Nikola Tesla (Biography) ,Sigmund Freud (Biography) ,Sabiha Gökçen (Biography) ,G. García Márquez (Biography) ,Rigoberta Menchú (Biography) ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to analyze texts in depth. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Will be able to decipher the hidden meanings of texts by conducting in-depth text analysis. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. By identifying themes, symbols, and metaphors in texts, will be able to develop an analytical approach. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to read critically. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Will be able to critically evaluate texts, questioning the author's intentions. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. By critically assessing the author's arguments, Will be able to discuss the reliability of texts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to recognize different text types. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By recognizing different text genres, will be able to interpret texts appropriately. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3.2. Will be able to distinguish the characteristics of texts by understanding the differences between genres such as fiction, articles, poetry, and others. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to improve reading speed and comprehension ability. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By increasing reading speed, will be able to understand texts more effectively. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4.2. Will be able to enhance their ability to quickly separate main ideas and details, leading to a better understanding of text content. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will have knowledge about reading visual and auditory texts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By effectively analyzing visual and auditory media texts, will be able to improve media literacy. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5.2. Will be able to relate media elements such as images, graphics, videos, and audio recordings to texts, enhancing their media literacy skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction & Discussion on course objectives | |
| 2 | Leonardo Da Vinci (Biography) | |
| 3 | Peter the Great (Biography) | |
| 4 | Beethoven (Biography) | |
| 5 | Dostoevsky (Biography) | |
| 6 | Nikola Tesla (Biography) | |
| 7 | Sigmund Freud (Biography) | |
| 8 | Sabiha Gökçen (Biography) | |
| 9 | G. García Márquez (Biography) | |
| 10 | Rigoberta Menchú (Biography) | |
| 11 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 12 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 13 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 14 | Ted talks & Documentaries |
| Resources |
| -Broukal, Milada. (N.Dt.) What A Life! Pearson Longman. -Open Source : Ted Talks & Documentaries |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies. | X | |||||
| 2 | Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge about language and culture theories. | X | |||||
| 4 | Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 5 | Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures. | X | |||||
| 6 | Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts. | X | |||||
| 7 | Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts. | X | |||||
| 8 | Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively. | X | |||||
| 10 | Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with. | X | |||||
| 11 | Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors. | X | |||||
| 12 | Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies. | X | |||||
| 13 | Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology. | X | |||||
| 14 | Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime. | X | |||||
| 16 | Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 8 | 112 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 201 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(201/30) | 7 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED READINGS SKILLS | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Celal SARIOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To raise students’ textual awareness and reading skills. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course Introduction & Discussion on course objectives ,Leonardo Da Vinci (Biography) ,Peter the Great (Biography) ,Beethoven (Biography) ,Dostoevsky (Biography) ,Nikola Tesla (Biography) ,Sigmund Freud (Biography) ,Sabiha Gökçen (Biography) ,G. García Márquez (Biography) ,Rigoberta Menchú (Biography) ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries ,Ted talks & Documentaries . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to analyze texts in depth. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Will be able to decipher the hidden meanings of texts by conducting in-depth text analysis. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. By identifying themes, symbols, and metaphors in texts, will be able to develop an analytical approach. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to read critically. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Will be able to critically evaluate texts, questioning the author's intentions. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. By critically assessing the author's arguments, Will be able to discuss the reliability of texts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to recognize different text types. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By recognizing different text genres, will be able to interpret texts appropriately. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3.2. Will be able to distinguish the characteristics of texts by understanding the differences between genres such as fiction, articles, poetry, and others. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to improve reading speed and comprehension ability. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By increasing reading speed, will be able to understand texts more effectively. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4.2. Will be able to enhance their ability to quickly separate main ideas and details, leading to a better understanding of text content. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will have knowledge about reading visual and auditory texts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By effectively analyzing visual and auditory media texts, will be able to improve media literacy. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5.2. Will be able to relate media elements such as images, graphics, videos, and audio recordings to texts, enhancing their media literacy skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction & Discussion on course objectives | |
| 2 | Leonardo Da Vinci (Biography) | |
| 3 | Peter the Great (Biography) | |
| 4 | Beethoven (Biography) | |
| 5 | Dostoevsky (Biography) | |
| 6 | Nikola Tesla (Biography) | |
| 7 | Sigmund Freud (Biography) | |
| 8 | Sabiha Gökçen (Biography) | |
| 9 | G. García Márquez (Biography) | |
| 10 | Rigoberta Menchú (Biography) | |
| 11 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 12 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 13 | Ted talks & Documentaries | |
| 14 | Ted talks & Documentaries |
| Resources |
| -Broukal, Milada. (N.Dt.) What A Life! Pearson Longman. -Open Source : Ted Talks & Documentaries |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies. | X | |||||
| 2 | Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge about language and culture theories. | X | |||||
| 4 | Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 5 | Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures. | X | |||||
| 6 | Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts. | X | |||||
| 7 | Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts. | X | |||||
| 8 | Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively. | X | |||||
| 10 | Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with. | X | |||||
| 11 | Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors. | X | |||||
| 12 | Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies. | X | |||||
| 13 | Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology. | X | |||||
| 14 | Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime. | X | |||||
| 16 | Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |