INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP160	INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION II	2	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	In this course, the definition and historical process of the translation studies, translation process and the role of the translator in this process are aimed to teach students.
Contents of the Course Unit:	nalysing the history of translation studies, identification of translation problems, emphasizing the term equivalance in translation, informing about translation techniques of different text types, beginner two-way translation exercises

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students identify the translation process.
Students identify the specialities of becoming a traslator.
Students identify the translation theories.
Students gain a translation oriented point of view.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the course Translator survey: What does it take to be a translator? Examining of various job postings for translators in English and Turkish	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
2	Reading	Equivalence at word level Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
3	Reading	Equivalence above word level Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
4	Reading	Overview of Translation and Stages of Translation Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
5	Reading	Categories of Translation Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
6	Reading	Translation Process from A to Z Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
7	Reading	The Profession of Translator and the Translation Industry Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Machine Translation and Computer Assisted Translation Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
10	Reading	Computer Assisted Translation Tools Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
11	Reading	Translation Project Management: Planning and Organizing (Determining Scope and Requirements), Team Building (Actors Involved in the Translation Process) Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
12	Reading	Translation Project Management: Development of the Project Plan, Organization Tools Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
13	Reading	Translation Project Management: Data Security, Pre-Translation Preparation, Communication and Coordination Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
14	Reading	Translation Project Management: Quality Control and Assurance (Review, Editing, Proofreading), Project Completion and Evaluation Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
15	Reading	Professional Ethics Translation Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baker, M. (1992). In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation. Routledge
Eryatmaz, S. (2004). Çeviri Proje Yönetimi. İstanbul: Kriter
Gouadec, Daniel (2007). Translation as a Profession. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Robinson, D. (2019). Becoming a Translator: An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation (4th ed.). 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.			2

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.					4

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.					4

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	2	2
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	7	2	14
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	130