Information Package

Program of Translation and Interpretation (English)

MTI109

LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN ENGLISH

Course Code
MTI109
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to have communicaiton activities such as, role-play individual and group presentations and spontaneous speaking.
  2. will be able to improve their ciritcal thingking skills.
  3. will improve their note-taking skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to equip students with the fundamental principles required for spoken communication. The coursework and assignments focus on developing pronunciation intonation and effective speaking skills required for translation and interpretation. Also, the course aims to develop effective listening and note-taking skills. In this course, students will learn and practice using body language, evaluating audience qualification and overcoming stage fright.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction
2nd Week Unit 1- Communication Studies
3rd Week Unit 2- Child Psychology
4th Week Unit 3- Sociology
5th Week Unit 4- Business
6th Week Unit 5- Cognitive Psychology
7th Week Midterm (Oral Exam)
8th Week Midterm (Written Exam)
9th Week Unit 6- Anthropology / Biology
10th Week Unit 7- Technology
11th Week Unit 8- Political Sciences
12th Week Unit 9- Linguistics
13th Week Unit 10- Economics
14th Week Final (Oral Exam)
15th Week Final (Written Exam)
Recommended or Required ReadingBeglar, D. & Murray, N. (2017). Contemporary Topics 3. 4th Edition. Pearson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 5
Other 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 2 10 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 8 16
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 2 1 2
Homework 4 3 12
Total Work Load122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X
K4
K5 X X
K6
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9
K10
K11 X