TERMINOLOGY FOR TRANSLATORS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMT106	TERMINOLOGY FOR TRANSLATORS	2	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖRSEV BAFRALI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SİMGE SÜBAŞI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to develop advanced competence in the specialized vocabulary and central concepts of translation studies, with a focus on terminology that underpins translation theory and professional practice. Students will engage critically with key terms and apply them analytically to real translation tasks, corpora, and CAT-tool contexts. Through regular glossary building, contextual examples, and reflection activities, learners will connect abstract concepts to concrete translator decision-making processes. By the end of the course, students should be able to use discipline-specific terminology accurately and confidently in both written and spoken academic and professional settings.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course explores the Key Terms in Translation Studies core glossary, focusing on conceptual clarity and practical application across genres and modalities. Each week students analyze a set of terms, create definitions in their own words, and demonstrate usage in real-world translation examples. Later modules also engage with influential thinkers in translation studies to situate terminology within broader theoretical frameworks. Assignments, mini-projects, and presentations help integrate term knowledge with translator training and research skills.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

By the end of this course, students will be able to define and use advanced translation terms correctly in academic and professional contexts. They will demonstrate an ability to analyze how terminology shapes translation strategies, quality evaluation, and research discourse. Students will also be capable of synthesizing theoretical concepts with practical translation decisions, using both written analysis and oral presentation skills. A completed professional glossary and final presentation on key thinkers will show mastery of disciplinary language.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction (pp. 1–4) + Terms 5-14 Orientation + early translation terms; task: define & contextual example.	In class discussion and practice
2	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 15–26 (pp. 15–26) Continue core terminology; comparative examples in different genres. R	In class discussion and practiceead
3	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 27–38 (pp. 26–38) Focus on linguistic process terms; contrast literal vs dynamic.	In class discussion and practice
4	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 39–50 (pp. 38–50) Concepts of equivalence, fidelity, adequacy.	In class discussion and practice
5	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 51–62 (pp. 50–62) Terms on translation strategies and methods.	In class discussion and practice
6	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 63–74 (pp. 62–74) Concepts of meaning, style, register in translation.	In class discussion and practice
7	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 75–86 (pp. 74–86) Intercultural and sociolinguistic terms in translation.	In class discussion and practice
8	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 87–98 (pp. 86–98) Specialized translation terms (technical, legal, audiovisual, etc.)	In class discussion and practice
9	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 99–110 (pp. 98–110) Cognitive and procedural translation concepts.	In class discussion and practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 111–122 (pp. 110–122) Translator roles, competence, agency terms.	In class discussion and practice
12	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 123–134 (pp. 122–134) Terminology related to quality assessment and evaluation.	In class discussion and practice
13	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Terms 135–146 (pp. 134–146) Final key terms; integrative review.	In class discussion and practice
14	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Key Thinkers (pp. 147–170) Study major thinkers; term application to theory.	In class discussion and practice
15	Reading course material to be ready to complete in-class tasks successfully	Key Thinkers (cont’d) (pp. 171–188) Presentations: term use in research + reading reflections.	In class discussion and practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Key Terms in Translation Studies by Giuseppe Palumbo (2009)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.
2	Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.
2	Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.
2	Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.
2	Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.
2	Participates in trainings related to field at international level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.
2	Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.
3	Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.
4	Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	15	1	15
Preliminary & Further Study	15	2	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	15	2	30
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	2	28
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	59	0	103