English Translation and Interpretation | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | IMT201 | ||||
Course Name: | Anglo-American Life and Culture | ||||
Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi JEFFREY WINSLOW HOWLETT | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi JEFFREY WINSLOW HOWLETT |
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Course Objectives: | This course is a study of the contemporary British and American societies through a selection of texts and audiovisual materials. The emphasis is on the cultural, social and legal aspects of the British and American civilizations. |
Course Content: | This course consists of Anglo-American life, culture, art, history and geography. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Be informed about the British society and culture 2) Be informed about the American society and culture 3) Become familiar with the society and culture specific elements for translation-oriented purposes 4) Understand the relationship between language and culture 5) Identify different uses of English in different contexts |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course | |
2) | The social and cultural context | |
3) | Language and culture | |
4) | Geography | |
5) | Theatre | |
6) | Cinema | |
7) | Media | |
8) | Music and fashion | |
9) | Art and sculpture | |
10) | Architecture and interiors | |
11) | Politics | |
12) | Cuisine and food | |
13) | Sports | |
14) | Revision |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | - Abercrombie, N., & Warde, A. (2000). Contemporary British Society. Polity. - Christopher, D. (2002). British culture: An introduction. London: Routledge. - Neil, C., & Kean, A. (2012). American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture. Routledge. |
References: | - Abercrombie, N., & Warde, A. (2000). Contemporary British Society. Polity. - Christopher, D. (2002). British culture: An introduction. London: Routledge. - Neil, C., & Kean, A. (2012). American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture. Routledge. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have the sufficient background in the field of translation and to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation | 3 |
2) | To find, define, formulate and solve the possible problems in translation and interpreting | 3 |
3) | To select and use the technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting booth equipment | 1 |
4) | To analyse, criticize and comment on translated texts | 3 |
5) | To access information and to do research in line with that; to use databases, translation programs and other information resources | 5 |
6) | To develop efficient individual and group working skills; to take responsibility | 5 |
7) | To build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills; to establish fluency in English and to acquire at least one foreign language | 4 |
8) | To build the awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and to sustain continuous personal development | 5 |
9) | To gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | 2 |
10) | To build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications | 1 |
11) | To build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and to be informed about the problems of the contemporary world | 3 |
Anlatım | |
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka | |
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
Course | |
Okuma | |
Homework | |
Problem Çözme | |
Proje Hazırlama | |
Soru cevap/ Tartışma |
Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
Homework | |
Bireysel Proje |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | % 30 |
Project | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 | ||||
Homework Assignments | 10 | 4 | 40 | ||||
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Total Workload | 198 |