DISCOURSE ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP151	DISCOURSE ANALYSIS	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUĞÇE ÖZDİNÇ KIZILDERE
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer FATMA BALTA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to study and analyze the English texts within the framework of translation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	English texts are studied in terms of semantics, philosophy, psychology, literature and social sciences in the context of discourse theory.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understand the function of various texts in social sciences.
Learn the tools of discourse analysis in terms of translation.
Analyze texts and translate them in different contexts.
Translate texts by using discourse analysis tools.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the course and an overview of discourse analysis	Lecture-Discussion
2	Reading	Context, Background Knowledge, Reading and Comprehension, Functions of Language, Discourse and Features of Discourse	Lecture-Discussion
3	Reading	Text, Seven Standards of Textuality, Text Types and Genres (Sub-Types)	Lecture-Discussion
4	Reading	Christiane Nord and the Model of Translation Oriented Text Analysis: Extratextual Elements News Texts and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
5	Reading	Christiane Nord and the Model of Translation Oriented Text Analysis: Intratextual Elements Advertising Texts and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
6	Reading	Speech Texts and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
7	Reading	User Guides and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Elements of the Text and Discourse Analysis, Hans Hönig’s Model of Translation Oriented Text Analysis	Discussion-Practice
10	Reading	Open Letters and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
11	Reading	Travel Writings and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
12	Reading	Novel, Story and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
13	Reading	Theatre Texts and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
14	Reading	Poetry and Discourse Analysis	Discussion-Practice
15	Reading	Overview	Lecture-Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gee, J. P. (2004). An introduction to discourse analysis: Theory and method. Routledge.
McCarthy, M. (1991). Discourse analysis for language teachers. Cambridge University Press.
Nord, C. (1997). Translating as a purposeful activity: Functionalist approaches explained. Routledge.
Reiss, K. (1989) “Text Types, translation types and translation assessment.” Readings in translation theory, pp. 105-114. Finn Lectura.
Salkie, R. (2006). Text and discourse analysis. 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	Identifies cultural, scientific and artistic background of the Western civilisation and compounds this knowledge with the translation process.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the main concepts in translation sciences and identifies the technics and methods particular to translation.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the linguistic and grammatical differences and similarities between Turkish and English, applies the acquisitions to translation process.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develops the four skills necessary to use English language effectively.				3
2	Explains the main principles of specific field translation and applies to the translation process.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the English literature history and combines the acqusitions with the literary translation.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Translates from source language to the target language and from target language to the source language, assesses and evaluates the translations.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the applications used in interpretation (such as note taking, effective listening) and demonstrates by applying.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the text and text types, analyzes the text and applies to the translation process.					4

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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	3	36
Assignment (Homework)	1	3	3
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	3	42
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125