INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELL421	INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Seçmeli
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the basic practice of literary translation, the most common problems appearing in this context, as well as techniques and strategies of producing literary translations within the linguistic and cultural context of the translation culture. It is also aimed to provide the students with theories of translation, develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, make them use translation theories during the deep analysis of translations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers translation theories and theorist in the field, information about how the translation theories contribute to the translation process and criticism are presented.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
compare and contrast translation theories between nineteenth century and twentieth century.
indicate equivalence and equivalent effect in texts.
describe the translation shift approach in translation theory.
discuss functional theories of translation over English samples.
interpret discourse and register analysis approach within translated texts.
describe systems theories for translation and relate them to cultural studies.
evaluate the (in)visibility of translation while translating a foreign text.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Main Issues of Translation Studies	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading the Material Assigned	Translation Theory Before 20th Century	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading the Material Assigned	Equivalence and Equivalent Effect	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading the Material Assigned	The Translation Shift Approach	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading the Material Assigned	Functional Theories of Translation	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading the Material Assigned	Discourse and Register Analysis of Approach	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading the Material Assigned	System Theories	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Reading the Material Assigned	Varieties of Cultural Studies	Lecture & Discussion
10	Reading the Material Assigned	Translating the Foreign: (In)Visibility of Translation	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading the Material Assigned	Philosophical Theories of Translation	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading the Material Assigned	Translation Studies as An Interdiscipline	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading the Material Assigned	Practice: Translation from English to Turkish	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading the Material Assigned	Practice: Translation from English to Turkish	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reading the Material Assigned	Practice: Translation from Turkish to English	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Munday, J. (2016). Introducing translation studies: theories and application. London: Routledge.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	13	5	65
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	1	10	10
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	1	8	8
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	31	0	127