"The Effect of Using a Proposed Blended-Learning Based Program on Developing Translation Awareness, Skills and Satisfaction for English Majors"

Abstract

his study aimed at investigating the effects of utilizing a proposed Blended-Learning(BL)based program on developing translation awareness, skills and satisfaction for English Majors.The study followed the descriptive and quasi-experimental pre/post-test, one group design. Total sample of the study consisted of (N=35), second year English major students (Ss) at Al-Arish Faculty of Education, English Majors.Three instruments were prepared and administered by the researcher after verifying their validity and reliability. They contained the Pre/ Post Translation Awareness Test, the Pre/Post Translation S kills Test, and the Students' Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction Scale towards using the proposedTranslation BL based program. Results of the study showedpositive effects of using the proposed Translation BL based program in developing the students' Translation awareness and skills as well as satisfaction. Some recommendations and suggestions for further research and studies were presented in the light of the findings of the study.