INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP159	INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION I	1	2	2	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 introduce students to the concepts of translation studies and to inform them about the developments in the translation sector and translation fields.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course includes types of translation - intralingual, interlingual and intersemiotic translation, types of written translation, translation of audiovisual texts, translation strategies, translation technologies, types of interpreting, quality standards in translation, translation in the EU, legal position of translators and translator organisations, translation education, copyrights in literary translation, translation ethics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines concepts related to translation.
Explains concepts related to translation.
Identifies translation strategies in source-target text comparison.
Gives examples of translation strategies.
Distinguishes between types of translation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Course introduction and definition and scope of translation	Lecture
2	Reading	A brief overview of the history of translation in the context of Türkiye	Lecture-Discussion
3	Reading	Roman Jakobson and the three types of translation Dimensions of the translation process Basic concepts of translation	Lecture-Discussion
4	Reading	Written Translation and Its Types	Lecture-Discussion
5	Reading	The relationship between translation and culture Culture and cultural elements	Lecture-Discussion
6	Reading	Translation strategies	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
7	Reading	Translation strategies	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Medical Translation Medical Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
10	Reading	Medical Translation Medical Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
11	Reading	Translation of Economics Texts Economic Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
12	Reading	Translation of Economics Texts Economic Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
13	Reading	Translation of Political Texts Political Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
14	Reading	Translation of Political Texts Political Terms and Texts	Lecture-Discussion-Practice
15	Reading	General Overview	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tahir Gürçağlar, Ş. (2011). Çevirinin ABC’si. Say Yayınları, İstanbul.
Baker, M. (1998). Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. London & New York: 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.						5

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.					4
2	Explains the main principles of specific field translation and applies to the translation process.					4

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.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	14	4	56
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	0	0	0
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	59	0	129