| English Translation and Interpretation | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | ETI203 | ||||
| Course Name: | Etymology | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN Dr. Öğr. Üy. HATİCE YURTTAŞ |
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| Course Objectives: | General course objectives are as follows: - to increase vocabulary and enhance use, knowledge, and understanding of the English language; - to stimulate an appreciation for the English language, including how it developed, how new words enter the language, and how it continues to be dynamic; - to demonstrate the importance of a broad-based vocabulary for effective oral and written communication; - to generate opportunities for practical application of concepts through various classroom activities. |
| Course Content: | Critical analysis of English words with Latin and Greek roots. Examination of words, sentences and literary terms and derivatives from classical mythology. English words used in Turkish and etymology of English and Turkish place names, international terms, idioms, slogans. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to examine Latin variants of modern English words, 2) To be able to analyze the connotations, expressions and various histories of words, 3) To examine the words, roots, and structures of words, 4) To have knowledge about Greek, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic language and other language origins, 5) To be able to distinguish and use the words homophonic, syN/Aym words effectively in published texts. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Power point detailing origin and etymology of specific/related words | |
| 1) | Introduction to Etymology studies | |
| 2) | Graded assignments in dictionary and etymology study | |
| 3) | Graded assignments in dictionary and etymology study | |
| 4) | Vocabulary lessons covering origin and word study | |
| 5) | Word puzzles and exercises reinforcing origin study | |
| 6) | Word puzzles and exercises reinforcing origin study | |
| 7) | Graded exercises in structure(prefix, root, and suffix) | |
| 8) | Review | |
| 9) | Midterm | |
| 10) | Vocabulary lessons covering various words from specific roots | |
| 12) | Review test and quiz reinforcing origin study | |
| 13) | Word puzzles and exercises reinforcing structure study | |
| 14) | Vocabulary lessons covering structure of specific roots | |
| 15) | Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Studies in Etymology, Charles William Dunmore. Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company. ISBN: 0941051293 • “Ayers”: Donald M. Ayers, English Words from Latin and Greek Elements, 2nd edition, University of Arizona Press, 1986 (ISBN 0816508992, 9780816508990). • “Dettmer”: Helena Dettmer, Marcia Lindgren, Workbook to Accompany the Second Edition of Donald M. Ayers's English Words from Latin and Greek Elements, 2nd edition, University of Arizona Press, 2005 (ISBN 0816523185, 9780816523184). |
| References: | • “Bragg”: Melvyn Bragg, The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language, Hachette UK, 2011 (ISBN 1444718681, 9781444718683). • Workbook –Vocabulary for Achievement: Sixth Course. Great Source, 2005. • Dictionary – Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary: 10th Edition, 1993. Merriam- Webster. • Supplementals – Terre Haute Tribune-Star (newspaper) USA Today (newspaper) |
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| 1) He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes. | ||||||||||||||||
| 1) He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language. | ||||||||||||||||
| 1) He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way. | ||||||||||||||||
| 1) He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications. | ||||||||||||||||
| 1) He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3) He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3) He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3) He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3) He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works. | ||||||||||||||||
| 4) He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation. | ||||||||||||||||
| 5) He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences. | ||||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes. | 3 |
| 1) | He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language. | |
| 1) | He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way. | |
| 1) | He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications. | |
| 1) | He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language. | 3 |
| 2) | He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion. | 2 |
| 2) | He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them. | |
| 2) | He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features. | |
| 2) | He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License. | |
| 2) | He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials. | |
| 3) | He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups. | |
| 3) | He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems. | |
| 3) | He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally. | |
| 3) | He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works. | |
| 4) | He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation. | |
| 5) | He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences. | 3 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 52 |
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 12 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 106 | |