Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| English Translation and Interpretation | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| 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 Purpose and Content
| 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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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 |
Course Flow Plan
| 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 |
Sources
| 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. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| 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 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Anlatım | |
| Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka | |
| Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
| Course | |
| Okuma | |
| Homework | |
| Problem Çözme | |
| Proje Hazırlama | |
| Soru cevap/ Tartışma |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Homework | |
| Bireysel Proje |
Assessment & Grading
| 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 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| 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 | ||||||