Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGUAGE and ANALYTICAL THINKING | - | 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) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Improving students’ analytical thinking skills and language skills |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to course content and discussion on the objectives of the course ,Conceptual foundations of methods of thinking ,Dispositional impediments to good reasoning ,Use of language in argument formation ,Induction and deduction ,Fundamental rules of logic ,Validity and wording ,Cogency and wording ,Rules of grammar and their effect on argument content: Application ,Truth value and rational belief ,Argument reconstruction ,Types of argument: Testimonial arguments ,Types of argument: Statistical arguments ,Types of argument: Moral arguments. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to comprehend basic issues about grammar and language structure. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. By understanding grammar rules, will be able to analyze the language structure in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 1.2. By recognizing language elements such as words, sentences, and grammar terms, will be able to develop analytical thinking. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to analyze and evaluate the content of texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. By critically evaluating texts with a discerning eye, Will be able to question the reliability of content. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 2.2. By recognizing hidden messages and implicit meanings in texts, will be able to acquire analytical thinking skills. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 3. Will comprehend the expressive power of language. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By understanding the expressive power of language, will be able to analyze emotions, thoughts, and arguments in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 3.2. By examining various uses of language, will be able to distinguish emotional and persuasive elements in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to establish connections between texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By recognizing connections between different texts, will be able to analyze the relationships between texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 4.2. By identifying similarities, contrasts, and themes between texts, will be able to enhance analytical thinking. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 5. Will have an idea about the relationship between language and society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By understanding the role of language in society, Will be able to analyze social and cultural texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 5.2. By assessing the social impacts of language, Will be able to understand and interpret the place of texts within society. | 10, 16, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course content and discussion on the objectives of the course | |
| 2 | Conceptual foundations of methods of thinking | |
| 3 | Dispositional impediments to good reasoning | |
| 4 | Use of language in argument formation | |
| 5 | Induction and deduction | |
| 6 | Fundamental rules of logic | |
| 7 | Validity and wording | |
| 8 | Cogency and wording | |
| 9 | Rules of grammar and their effect on argument content: Application | |
| 10 | Truth value and rational belief | |
| 11 | Argument reconstruction | |
| 12 | Types of argument: Testimonial arguments | |
| 13 | Types of argument: Statistical arguments | |
| 14 | Types of argument: Moral arguments |
| Resources |
| -Feldman, Richard. 2014. Reason and Argument. Pearson. -Yule, G. (1996). The study of language (2nd ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
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 | 10 | 140 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 216 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(216/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGUAGE and ANALYTICAL THINKING | - | 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) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Improving students’ analytical thinking skills and language skills |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to course content and discussion on the objectives of the course ,Conceptual foundations of methods of thinking ,Dispositional impediments to good reasoning ,Use of language in argument formation ,Induction and deduction ,Fundamental rules of logic ,Validity and wording ,Cogency and wording ,Rules of grammar and their effect on argument content: Application ,Truth value and rational belief ,Argument reconstruction ,Types of argument: Testimonial arguments ,Types of argument: Statistical arguments ,Types of argument: Moral arguments. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to comprehend basic issues about grammar and language structure. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. By understanding grammar rules, will be able to analyze the language structure in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 1.2. By recognizing language elements such as words, sentences, and grammar terms, will be able to develop analytical thinking. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to analyze and evaluate the content of texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. By critically evaluating texts with a discerning eye, Will be able to question the reliability of content. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 2.2. By recognizing hidden messages and implicit meanings in texts, will be able to acquire analytical thinking skills. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 3. Will comprehend the expressive power of language. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By understanding the expressive power of language, will be able to analyze emotions, thoughts, and arguments in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 3.2. By examining various uses of language, will be able to distinguish emotional and persuasive elements in texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to establish connections between texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By recognizing connections between different texts, will be able to analyze the relationships between texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 4.2. By identifying similarities, contrasts, and themes between texts, will be able to enhance analytical thinking. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 5. Will have an idea about the relationship between language and society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By understanding the role of language in society, Will be able to analyze social and cultural texts. | 10, 16, 9 | |
| 5.2. By assessing the social impacts of language, Will be able to understand and interpret the place of texts within society. | 10, 16, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course content and discussion on the objectives of the course | |
| 2 | Conceptual foundations of methods of thinking | |
| 3 | Dispositional impediments to good reasoning | |
| 4 | Use of language in argument formation | |
| 5 | Induction and deduction | |
| 6 | Fundamental rules of logic | |
| 7 | Validity and wording | |
| 8 | Cogency and wording | |
| 9 | Rules of grammar and their effect on argument content: Application | |
| 10 | Truth value and rational belief | |
| 11 | Argument reconstruction | |
| 12 | Types of argument: Testimonial arguments | |
| 13 | Types of argument: Statistical arguments | |
| 14 | Types of argument: Moral arguments |
| Resources |
| -Feldman, Richard. 2014. Reason and Argument. Pearson. -Yule, G. (1996). The study of language (2nd ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |