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.
Course Learning Outcomes
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.
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
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
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
Can translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
X
8
Can check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
Can 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
Can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
12
Critically evaluates 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
Uses their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
Helps 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
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
ATE1177660
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. Kenan BODUR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Mehmet Ömer DİKBAŞ
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
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.
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
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
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
Can translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
X
8
Can check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
Can 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
Can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
12
Critically evaluates 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
Uses their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
Helps 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.
