AET 193 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Listening and Speaking Skills

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AET 193	Fall	2	2	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Damla KALEŞ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The primary aim of this course is to develop listening and note-taking skills for interpreting and to convey the information from the notes in the source language; while doing so, to use appropriate oral presentation skills
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; listen actively to texts in both English and Turkish. interpret the main idea of the texts. explain the listened texts in the same language, both in written and oral forms, without changing the meaning and style. apply effective note-taking techniques. summarize the learned note-taking techniques. exemplify oral communication skills used in different contexts.
Course Description	In this course, students prepare for interpreting classes. By watching and listening to texts recorded in real contexts in both audio and visual formats, students rely on their notes and memory to convey what they have heard back into the source language and summarize it in the target language.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	A general introduction to the course	No preparation needed
2	Importance of notetaking in translation	Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf
3	Listening and Note-taking in Interpreting: Various Practices and Exercises	Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf
4	Note-taking Exercises I	Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf
5	Note-taking Exercises II	Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf https://gotranscript.com/practice
6	Note-taking for Names and Numbers: Various Practices	Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf https://gotranscript.com/practice
7	Listening, Note-taking, and Rephrasing Practices	ORCIT- SCIC [online: https://orcit.eu/resources-shelfen/story_html5.html] Speech Repository [online: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/sr/] Audio-recordings from various sources
8	Midterm Exam	November, 15-23 2025
9	Listening, Note-taking, and Rephrasing Practices	ORCIT- SCIC [online: https://orcit.eu/resources-shelfen/story_html5.html] Audio-recordings from various sources
10	Listening, Note-taking, and Rephrasing Practices	ORCIT- SCIC [online: https://orcit.eu/resources-shelfen/story_html5.html] Audio-recordings from various sources
11	Why is Public Speaking Important Today? The Ethics Issue; Managing Speech Anxiety / Building Confidence; The Importance of Listening	J. J. Makay, M. J. Butland & G. E Mason. Public speaking: choices for effective results. (Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing, 2008), ISBN 978- 1465232694 D. M. Fraleigh & J. S Tuman. Speak up: An illustrated guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017), ISBN 978-1319208127
12	Why is Public Speaking Important Today? The Ethics Issue; Managing Speech Anxiety / Building Confidence; The Importance of Listening	J. J. Makay, M. J. Butland & G. E Mason. Public speaking: choices for effective results. (Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing, 2008), ISBN 978- 1465232694 D. M. Fraleigh & J. S Tuman. Speak up: An illustrated guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017), ISBN 978-1319208127
13	Why is Public Speaking Important Today? The Ethics Issue; Managing Speech Anxiety / Building Confidence; The Importance of Listening	J. J. Makay, M. J. Butland & G. E Mason. Public speaking: choices for effective results. (Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing, 2008), ISBN 978- 1465232694 D. M. Fraleigh & J. S Tuman. Speak up: An illustrated guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017), ISBN 978-1319208127
14	Why is Public Speaking Important Today? The Ethics Issue; Managing Speech Anxiety / Building Confidence; The Importance of Listening	J. J. Makay, M. J. Butland & G. E Mason. Public speaking: choices for effective results. (Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing, 2008), ISBN 978- 1465232694 D. M. Fraleigh & J. S Tuman. Speak up: An illustrated guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017), ISBN 978-1319208127
15	Semester Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

ORCIT- SCIC [online: https://orcit.eu/resources-shelfen/story_html5.html] James Nolan, Interpretation: techniques and exercises, 2nd edition, (Bristol: Multilingual Matters, 2012), ISBN: 9781847698094

Requirements for Transcription/Translation https://najit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guidelines-and-Requirements-for-Transcription-Translation.pdf

J. J. Makay, M. J. Butland & G. E Mason. Public speaking: choices for effective results. (Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing, 2008), ISBN 978-1465232694

Suggested Readings/Materials

S. Brown, & D. Smith. Active Listening 2 Student's Book with Selfstudy Audio CD (Vol. 3). (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006), ISBN 978-0521678179.

D. M. Fraleigh & J. S Tuman. Speak up: An illustrated guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017), ISBN 978- 1319208127.

H. Gregory. Public speaking for college & career. (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2018), ISBN 978-0078036828.

D. O’Hair, H. Rubenstein & R. Stewart. A pocket guide to public speaking. (New York: Bedford /St.Martin’s, 2016), ISBN 9781319492359

D. O’Hair, H. Rubenstein & R. Stewart, and Hannah Rubenstein. Speaker’s Guidebook: Text and Reference, 3rd Ed., (New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2007), ISBN 978-0312642860

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	18	18
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	8	8
Final Exam	1	18	18
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	X	-
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	X	-	-	-
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	X
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	-
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	X	-	-	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	-	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	-	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	-	-	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	-	-	-