Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
|
|||||
| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ABDULLAH ÖZDAĞ (abdullahozdag@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of the course is to help the learner to be able to translate formal texts from English into Turkish and from Turkish into English. The course also aims at interpreting and comprehending formal texts such as international agreements, diplomatic speeches and diplomatic correspondence. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can obtain and develop skills in translation and Demonstrate understanding and interpreting formal texts (political and diplomatic). |
PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-5 To be able to establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. PO-12 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License. PO-13 To be able to abide by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values regarding the collection, interpretation and propagation of data related to international relations. |
Examination Quiz Presentation |
| LO-2 | Can improve their presentation and research skills. |
PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Can analyse diplomatic texts. |
PO-1 To be able to explain the concepts/theories of International Relations. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
|||
| Course Contents | ||
| The features of diplomacy, the main principles, methods and styles of diplomatic language, technical concepts and terms, evaluation of various diplomatic texts and documents. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 2 | Format and style of diplomatic speeches | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 3 | Examples to diplomatic speeches | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 4 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 5 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 6 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 7 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 10 | Translation exercises- current texts | Lecture, Discussion, Skill based training, Literature Review |
| 11 | Oral presentations: Presenting a diplomatic speech on a given topic | Presentation, Question & Answer |
| 12 | Oral presentations: Presenting a diplomatic speech on a given topic | Presentation, Question & Answer |
| 13 | Oral presentations: Presenting a diplomatic speech on a given topic | Presentation, Question & Answer |
| 14 | Oral presentations: Presenting a diplomatic speech on a given topic | Presentation, Question & Answer |
| 15 | Oral presentations: Presenting a diplomatic speech on a given topic | Presentation, Question & Answer |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | • The Oxford Handbook of International Relations, Christian Reus-Smit & Duncan Snidal, Oxford University Press, 2010. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Diplomatic texts and coursebooks. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 120 | ||