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Program of Translation and Interpretation (English)

MTI107

READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH I

Course Code
MTI107
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will have comprehensive knowledge of various types of texts and discourse styles necessary for translation.
  2. will develop their knowledge of English grammar and spelling rules.
  3. will acquire basic reading comprehension and writing skills which they need in their academic life and while translating.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce the students various text-types and different discourses that are necessary for translation. Through the coursework and class discussions, students develop their reading comprehension and writing skills. The primary focus of the course will be on grammar, punctuation, spelling and writing style. The coursework and assignments will provide students with different styles and techniques of writing. Students, at the end of the course, will be able to develop their language skills required for translation and further academic studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction
2nd Week Expository Essays
3rd Week Classification Essays
4th Week Process Essays
5th Week Cause/Effect Essays
6th Week Extended Definition Essays
7th Week Problem/Solution Essays
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Summary Essays
10th Week Response Essays
11th Week Research Papers
12th Week Writing Practice
13th Week Writing Practice
14th Week Final Remarks
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingOstrowska, Sabina, Jeremy Day, Richard O'Neill, Matt Firth, Carolyn Westbrook, Chris Sowton, and Johanna Stirling. Unlock: Reading & Writing Skills. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2014.
Sanabria, Kim, Judy L. Miller, Robert F. Cohen, and Lorraine C. Smith. Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College. New York: Pearson Education, 2014.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 10 3 30
Total Work Load158
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.26
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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