To examine the relationship between critical reading and critical thinking, to develop students' critical thinking and reading skills, critical analysis and reasoning strategies.
Course Content
This course contains; What is critical reading? A general introduction to the course ,Reading for understanding: exercises on basic comprehension skills,Understanding the main idea and the author's purpose,Reading between the lines: making sound inferences,Reading between the lines,The importance of form in creating meaning,Types of paragraph organization,The importance of language in constructing meaning,Tone, point of view and implication,Elements of critical reading,Evaluate arguments,Critical reading and practical applications,Article reading,Reading course material.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to analyze the texts critically.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
1.1. By critically examining various types of texts, will be able to understand the intentions of the authors.
10, 16, 6, 9
1.2. By questioning the arguments and information in texts, will be able to assess the reliability of the texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
2. Will be able to make connections between texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2.1. By establishing connections between different texts, will be able to analyze the themes and relationships between texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
2.2. By identifying similarities and differences between texts, will be able to ensure information coherence.
10, 16, 6, 9
3. Will be able to distinguish the main idea and supporting details in the texts they read.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By recognizing the main idea and supporting details in texts, will be able to enhance their understanding of texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
3.2. By discerning between main ideas and details, will be able to analyze information more deeply.
10, 16, 6, 9
4. Will be able to think critically about the texts they read and interpret them analytically.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4.1. By developing the ability to critically evaluate texts, will be able to question the perspectives of authors.
6, 9
4.2. By interpreting data in texts, will be able to develop personal thoughts and perspectives.
10, 16, 6, 9
5. Will be able to use the acquired knowledge in practice.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to apply their critical reading skills in daily life, work, or academic contexts.
10, 16, 6, 9
5.2. By effectively using the knowledge acquired from texts, will be able to solve problems.
What is critical reading? A general introduction to the course
2
Reading for understanding: exercises on basic comprehension skills
3
Understanding the main idea and the author's purpose
4
Reading between the lines: making sound inferences
5
Reading between the lines
6
The importance of form in creating meaning
7
Types of paragraph organization
8
The importance of language in constructing meaning
9
Tone, point of view and implication
10
Elements of critical reading
11
Evaluate arguments
12
Critical reading and practical applications
13
Article reading
14
Reading course material
Resources
Developing Critical Reading Skills, 2nd edn (Boston: McGraw Hill, 2009)
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
2
28
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
6
6
General Exam
1
10
10
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
72
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(72/30)
2
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
CRITICAL READING
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Lect. Nimetullah YAŞAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Ahmet Anıl AYGÜN
Assistant(s)
Aim
To examine the relationship between critical reading and critical thinking, to develop students' critical thinking and reading skills, critical analysis and reasoning strategies.
Course Content
This course contains; What is critical reading? A general introduction to the course ,Reading for understanding: exercises on basic comprehension skills,Understanding the main idea and the author's purpose,Reading between the lines: making sound inferences,Reading between the lines,The importance of form in creating meaning,Types of paragraph organization,The importance of language in constructing meaning,Tone, point of view and implication,Elements of critical reading,Evaluate arguments,Critical reading and practical applications,Article reading,Reading course material.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to analyze the texts critically.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
1.1. By critically examining various types of texts, will be able to understand the intentions of the authors.
10, 16, 6, 9
1.2. By questioning the arguments and information in texts, will be able to assess the reliability of the texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
2. Will be able to make connections between texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2.1. By establishing connections between different texts, will be able to analyze the themes and relationships between texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
2.2. By identifying similarities and differences between texts, will be able to ensure information coherence.
10, 16, 6, 9
3. Will be able to distinguish the main idea and supporting details in the texts they read.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By recognizing the main idea and supporting details in texts, will be able to enhance their understanding of texts.
10, 16, 6, 9
3.2. By discerning between main ideas and details, will be able to analyze information more deeply.
10, 16, 6, 9
4. Will be able to think critically about the texts they read and interpret them analytically.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4.1. By developing the ability to critically evaluate texts, will be able to question the perspectives of authors.
6, 9
4.2. By interpreting data in texts, will be able to develop personal thoughts and perspectives.
10, 16, 6, 9
5. Will be able to use the acquired knowledge in practice.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to apply their critical reading skills in daily life, work, or academic contexts.
10, 16, 6, 9
5.2. By effectively using the knowledge acquired from texts, will be able to solve problems.
