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22 Courses
This course primarily targets those who are interested in starting a career in translation and interpreting. It offers them the basics they need to embark such a career using the language pair: English and Arabic. It mainly discusses what translation is good translation/interpreting, the different tools translators and interpreters need, and how to produce good translation/interpreting.
All the texts used in the course are authentic, taken from various genres. Hence, after completing this course, you will know what makes a qualified professional translator/interpreter in addition to the basic skills translators/interpreters need.
This training course is set to enrich some general writing skills especially how to write effective sentences, paragraphs, articles and essays as means of communication. It will go over how to compose English correspondences by using the correct grammar and punctuation marks, improving writing style and tone, and developing efficient general writing habits. Participants will learn various writing skills/strategies, write different writing genres, and receive feedback on their work.
The training is designed with an intensive practical approach to allow participants to apply and practice workshop concepts in a safe environment to guarantee successful transfer of knowledge to the academic and workplace settings. To achieve this, participants will work together in teams, pairs and individually through forum discussions.
Job seekers need to understand the fundamental employability skills that employers expect from them.
Employability Skills for University Graduates is a hands-on-course which will provide opportunities for work-based learning experiences to graduates. The course, which is relevant and rigorous, effectively prepares them for the job market.
This course introduces learners to the science of word formation: the different types of words in the English language and how they are formed. Learners will do practices which target at developing their acquisition of vocabulary and using words more accurately.
What you will learn
Requirements
Foundation knowledge of general English
Course Description
The objective of this mini-course is to furnish participants with a thorough comprehension of the elements of fiction, i.e., plot, character, setting, point of view, theme, and literary devices. By means of exhaustive explanations, accompanied by illustrative examples and engaging exercises, participants will acquire insight into the relationship among these elements in crafting captivating narratives, thereby enriching their understanding and appreciation of fiction.
Course Objectives
This course will provide the learners with a step by step guide to write a successful literary analysis to variety of texts whether a short story, a novel, a play or a film. It aims to equip learners with the skills to approach any kind of texts, to analyze them deeply, and to write substantial literary review or literary analysis of a selected text. Through providing examples from different selections, the learners will learn step by step how to approach and engage deeply with texts and write their own reflections.
This training course is designed to equip language learners with effective strategies and techniques to enhance their language acquisition process. Whether learners are beginners or advanced speakers, this course provides a structured approach to mastering a new language or improving proficiency in an existing one. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical application, participants will develop the skills necessary to become successful language learners.
This course aims to help you to tackle the genre of short story. It aims to equip learners with the skills necessary to engage critically with a short story. Through a detailed exploration of Ghassan Kanafani's short story ‘A Letter from Gaza', students will learn to identify and understand the essential components of the short story genre.
This course offers an introduction for beginners to the discipline “Discourse Analysis”. It focuses on equipping students with key concepts and theoretical knowledge necessary for analyzing a wide range of written and spoken texts in different contemporary social contexts. It covers fundamental concepts crucial to understanding discourse analysis, including the term discourse itself, context, and the societal norms and rules guiding communication. Students will learn about major methodologies for discourse analysis, including Pragmatics, Conversation Analysis, Interactional Sociolinguistics, Systematic Functional Grammar, and Critical Discourse Analysis, among others. The course’s objective is to help students apply theoretical concepts and analytical techniques to various types of texts and interactions.
This course will introduce students to the stages of academic and research writing such as planning, drafting and revising. The course aims to offer students with different tips, strategies and techniques which will help them produce systematic as well as organized essays. The course also aims at preparing students for the future by enabling them to implement the theoretical data such as when writing their dissertations and articles.
Get ready to master English comprehension in a whole new way with our interactive online course. Dive into three engaging videos packed with both written and spoken material, each including a comprehension test to gauge your understanding. From dissecting passages to tuning your ear to spoken English, we will guide you through it all. Join us on this multimedia adventure and unlock the secrets to fluent comprehension!
Welcome to "How to Read Drama," an engaging and comprehensive course designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of dramatic literature. This course will guide you through the essential elements of drama, from the fundamental components that define the genre to the nuanced techniques employed by playwrights to create compelling narratives and complex characters.
This course aims to provide students with some practical advice in character analysis in short stories. It also aims to train students to analyze characters independently by introducing them to characters types and how to identify them. By the end of this course, students will be able to get a better understanding of character analysis to prepare them for future literature courses.
This short course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge of sentence types, which will allow them to effectively generate ideas for their essays. The course is divided into two main sessions.
- Define and explain the four basic sentence types (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).
- Provide examples of each sentence type to enable learners to differentiate between the different varieties of sentence structures and characteristics.
- Test the learners’ knowledge of sentence structure with a perfectly designed quiz.
- Explain the basic structure of an essay: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
- Tackle each essay section and explain its role in conveying ideas effectively by using the different sentence structures discussed in session one.
- Provide an essay sample to enable learners to envision the main features discussed.
- Shed light on the effect of using transitions to organize and convey ideas clearly and effectively.
Name |
Dr. Shaimaa Helal |
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shaimaaarts@yahoo.com |
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Duration |
2 Days: 1 hour each |
Description |
Applying stress rules enhances pronunciation clarity, aids vocabulary acquisition and improves communication skills. Therefore, in this course (1) participants will be able to define linguistic stress and distinguish between stressed and unstressed syllables (2) They will practice identifying the stressed syllable in minimal word pairs and multisyllabic vocabulary. |
This course introduces various poetry devices such as imagery, metaphor, simile, and personification. William Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” will be a focal point, allowing students to understand these concepts in practice.