An Investigation of the Effect of the Environmental and Cognitive Factors on Translation Process

This study intended to investigate the effect of music and sport on the mind of translators and accordingly the quality of translation. To this purpose, a questionnaire was given to 25 students of translation at Jahrom University. The subjects were asked about their daily routines of music and sports. In addition, in order to evaluate the subjects’ translation competency, a translation task was given to them. The extent to which the subjects were involved in music and sports was operationalized based on the criteria advised by two experts in music and sports. Then two-way ANOVA was conducted to find whether sports and music had any impact on the translation quality. The results of the analyses showed that music and sports did not have any impact on translation quality

Evaluation of a Neo-Classical Language Teaching Method and Related Textbooks: A Case of ETP (English through Persian)

ETP (English through Persian) is a newly-proposed method of second language teaching based on Vygotsky’s sociocultural model of EFL teaching in the context of Iran which has focused on localization as well as the influential role of L1 in L2 learning. Rahimi and Izadpanah (2015), proposers of ETP method, developed ETP course books which were the first localized English book series for Persian speakers. The present study attempted to investigate both ETP method and the related books in order to distinguish whether it is appropriate enough to help Iranian EFL learners acquire English competence. To this end, four sessions of ETP classes, from different levels, were observed. In addition, four sessions were dedicated to semi-structured interview with a sample of three teachers as well as five learners. Finally, two books, ETP 1 & 2, were evaluated based on an eclectic checklist proposed by Yusuf Demir and Abdullah Ertaş (2014). The findings of the study demonstrated a paradox between the interviewees’ positive feedback and the results of the two textbooks’ evaluation. Although ETP, as a method, was supported by both students and teachers, textbook evaluations revealed that translation could only be helpful in some situations like clarifying complex grammar points and explaining new words. Moreover, ETP books needed more consideration and revision

An Investigation of the Effect of the Environmental and Cognitive Factors on Translation Process

This study intended to investigate the effect of music and sport on the mind of translators and accordingly the quality of translation. To this purpose, a questionnaire was given to 25 students of translation at Jahrom University. The subjects were asked about their daily routines of music and sports. In addition, in order to evaluate the subjects’ translation competency, a translation task was given to them. The extent to which the subjects were involved in music and sports was operationalized based on the criteria advised by two experts in music and sports. Then two-way ANOVA was conducted to find whether sports and music had any impact on the translation quality. The results of the analyses showed that music and sports did not have any impact on translation quality

Exploring the impact of video-making on students' writing skills

[[abstract]]Video-making projects have often been used to facilitate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ active application of target language acquired in classroom settings to authentic learning environments. However, few empirical studies have focused on how the activity can foster and enhance EFL students’ writing skills. Fifty-seven EFL students participated in an 18-week study to investigate how employing different modes have enhanced their English writing skills. Data comprised (a) pre-and post-English writing tests and (b) reflective essays. Findings from the study demonstrated that students learned to be more inventive and skillful at utilizing different modes in meaning-making, as well as to be more self-regulated and conscious of diverse contexts and perspectives. Implications of the study are discussed.[[notice]]補正完