This course aims to improve students’ writing skills and help them to learn how to organize their ideas in their mind to present them on a paper. In this course students learn paragraph, composition, and essay writing techniques and practice them by ongoing assignments.
Davis, J.; Liss, R. 2012. Effective Academic Writing 3, New York: Oxford University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
X
5
Has theoretical knowledge about the differences between Turkish and English language structures.
X
6
Has the ability to translate literary works, texts in various fields and genres, scientific articles, newspapers and magazines, political, legal, economic, technical and other types of works.
7
To be able to translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
X
8
Will be able to check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
To be able to use the opportunities offered by information technologies used in the field of translation in order to work more effectively.
10
Can open his/her own translation office and finalize the incoming translations in the best way possible by project planning and organizing his/her team members.
11
They can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
12
Critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of translation.
13
Improves his/her knowledge of English by reading continuously and increases his/her terminology vocabulary.
X
14
Use their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
They help those who want to learn about translation with advice and suggestions in every environment.
16
Can use the software and hardware developed by information technologies specific to this field and to help 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
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
15
15
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
147
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(147/30)
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 II
-
Spring 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
This course aims to improve students’ writing skills and help them to learn how to organize their ideas in their mind to present them on a paper. In this course students learn paragraph, composition, and essay writing techniques and practice them by ongoing assignments.
Davis, J.; Liss, R. 2012. Effective Academic Writing 3, New York: Oxford University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
X
5
Has theoretical knowledge about the differences between Turkish and English language structures.
X
6
Has the ability to translate literary works, texts in various fields and genres, scientific articles, newspapers and magazines, political, legal, economic, technical and other types of works.
7
To be able to translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
X
8
Will be able to check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
To be able to use the opportunities offered by information technologies used in the field of translation in order to work more effectively.
10
Can open his/her own translation office and finalize the incoming translations in the best way possible by project planning and organizing his/her team members.
11
They can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
12
Critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of translation.
13
Improves his/her knowledge of English by reading continuously and increases his/her terminology vocabulary.
X
14
Use their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
They help those who want to learn about translation with advice and suggestions in every environment.
16
Can use the software and hardware developed by information technologies specific to this field and to help those who want to learn.
