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
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
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.
X
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.
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
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
ATE1277730
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Çarşamba 16:30-17:15
Çarşamba 17:30-18:15
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. Betül SOYSAL
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.
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
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
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.
X
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.
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.
