To equip students with the ability to analyze necessary procedures of research and writing process, comprehend texts written for various purposes, and use the information acquired through research to write for these purposes.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course content and objectives. ,Study CV samples ,How to write a CV ,Study Cover Letter samples ,How to write a cover letter ,Writing a formal e-mail. ,Study Statement of Purpose samples. ,How to write Statement of Purpose ,Summarizing an academic article/text ,Summarizing an academic article/text ,Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary ,Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary ,Writing a Book Review,Writing a Book Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will acquire basic writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
1.1. Will be able to apply grammar and spelling rules accurately.
16, 6, 9
1.2. Will be able to create clear and comprehensible texts using basic writing techniques.
16, 6, 9
2. Will gain written expression skills.
16, 6, 9
A
2.1. Will be able to express their thoughts in writing clearly and logically.
16, 6, 9
2.2. Will be able to write different types of texts (e.g., articles, resumes, emails).
16, 6, 9
3. Will gain translation-oriented writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By enhancing their writing skills for translation, Will be able to transfer source texts into the target language in a linguistically appropriate manner.
16, 6, 9
3.2. Will be able to use translation-specific terminology, taking the target language and culture into account.
16, 6, 9
4. Will acquire academic writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
4.1. Will be able to write academic texts (e.g., theses, articles) and develop the ability to conduct research and analysis.
16, 6, 9
4.2. By using scholarly sources, Will be able to create in-depth writings on specific topics.
16, 6, 9
5. Will gain editorial and critical evaluation skills.
16, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to edit written texts, correcting grammar and style errors.
16, 6, 9
5.2. Will be able to critically evaluate their written work, enhancing their texts.
Introduction to the course content and objectives.
2
Study CV samples
3
How to write a CV
4
Study Cover Letter samples
5
How to write a cover letter
6
Writing a formal e-mail.
7
Study Statement of Purpose samples.
8
How to write Statement of Purpose
9
Summarizing an academic article/text
10
Summarizing an academic article/text
11
Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary
12
Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary
13
Writing a Book Review
14
Writing a Book Review
Resources
Writing. Oxford: Oxford University Press O’Donnell, Teresa D. and Paiva, Judith L. (1993). Independent Writing. Boston: Heinle and Heinle Publishers
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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
5
70
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
14
14
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
146
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(146/30)
5
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
WRITING SKILLS for TRANSLATORS I
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Nimetullah YAŞAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Nimetullah YAŞAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
To equip students with the ability to analyze necessary procedures of research and writing process, comprehend texts written for various purposes, and use the information acquired through research to write for these purposes.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course content and objectives. ,Study CV samples ,How to write a CV ,Study Cover Letter samples ,How to write a cover letter ,Writing a formal e-mail. ,Study Statement of Purpose samples. ,How to write Statement of Purpose ,Summarizing an academic article/text ,Summarizing an academic article/text ,Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary ,Writing a Reaction Paper for a movie/documentary ,Writing a Book Review,Writing a Book Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will acquire basic writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
1.1. Will be able to apply grammar and spelling rules accurately.
16, 6, 9
1.2. Will be able to create clear and comprehensible texts using basic writing techniques.
16, 6, 9
2. Will gain written expression skills.
16, 6, 9
A
2.1. Will be able to express their thoughts in writing clearly and logically.
16, 6, 9
2.2. Will be able to write different types of texts (e.g., articles, resumes, emails).
16, 6, 9
3. Will gain translation-oriented writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
3.1. By enhancing their writing skills for translation, Will be able to transfer source texts into the target language in a linguistically appropriate manner.
16, 6, 9
3.2. Will be able to use translation-specific terminology, taking the target language and culture into account.
16, 6, 9
4. Will acquire academic writing skills.
16, 6, 9
A
4.1. Will be able to write academic texts (e.g., theses, articles) and develop the ability to conduct research and analysis.
16, 6, 9
4.2. By using scholarly sources, Will be able to create in-depth writings on specific topics.
16, 6, 9
5. Will gain editorial and critical evaluation skills.
16, 6, 9
A
5.1. Will be able to edit written texts, correcting grammar and style errors.
16, 6, 9
5.2. Will be able to critically evaluate their written work, enhancing their texts.
