THEORIES OF TRANSLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP154	THEORIES OF TRANSLATION	2	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to learn translation studies theories through discussions on relevant articles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the theoretical approach to translation, the emergence of translation studies, James S. Holmes, translation theories before the 20th century, an introduction to linguistic theories in translation, Eugene A. Nida and types of equivalence, Roman Jakobson and the concept of the sign, Anton Popovic and translation shifts, an introduction to functional translation theories, Holz-Manttari and the theory of translation action, Hans J. Vermeer and the Skopos theory, an introduction to descriptive translation theories, Gideon Toury and translation norms, Itamar Even-Zohar and the concept of polysystem as well as some of the newer approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains translation theories from past to present.
Recognizes translation theories.
Explains the development of translation theories.
Criticizes translation theories.
Compares translation theories with each other.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Translation Theories	Lecture, Discussion
2	Reading	The Emergence of Translation Studies: James S.Holmes	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading	Translation Theories Before The Twentieth Century	Lecture, Discussion
4	Reading	Linguistic Approaches to Translation Theories: The Concept of Equivalence	Lecture, Discussion
5	Reading	Translation Shifts: Anton Popovic and J.C. Catford	Lecture, Discussion
6	Reading	Functional Theories of Translation: Katharina Reiss, Justa Holz-Manttari	Lecture, Discussion
7	Reading	Functional Theories of Translation: Hans J. Vermeer and the Skopos Theory	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Polysystem Theory: Itamar Even-Zohar	Lecture, Discussion
10	Reading	DTS and Norms: Gideon Toury	Lecture, Discussion
11	Reading	Cultural Turn: Translation as Rewriting; Translation, Ideology and Intervention	Lecture, Discussion
12	Reading	Translation and Gender: Feminist Translation	Lecture, Discussion
13	Reading	Postcolonial Translation Theory: Power Relations in Translation	Lecture, Discussion
14	Reading	Translation Sociology: (In)visibility of Translators; The Cultural and Political Agenda of Translation	Lecture, Discussion
15	Reading	General Overview	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Munday, Jeremy. (2016). Introducing Translation Studies – Theories and Applications. London and New York: Routledge.
Pym, Anthony. (2014). Exploring Translation Theories (2nd edition). London and New York: Routledge.
Rifat, Mehmet. (2008). Çeviri Seçkisi I: Çeviriyi Düşünenler. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık.
Rifat, Mehmet. (2008). Çeviri Seçkisi II: Çeviri(bilim) Nedir?. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık.

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.					4

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.					4

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.		1

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.		1
2	Explains the main principles of specific field translation and applies to the translation process.		1

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.				3

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	14	3	42
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