AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP252	AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION	4	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:	Students will be able to read and and analyse audio-visual texts for translation and translate said texts with the use of computer software.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course introduces the characteristics of audio-visual texts and a basic understanding of the software necessary fort he translation of these texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Student will be able to define the elements of audio-visual texts.
Student will be able to categorize the translation methods for audio-visual texts.
Student will be able to compares different translation methods for audio-visual translation.
Student will be able to familiarize with the necessary hardware and software required for the computer-aided translation of audio-visual texts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	Lecture
2	-	Documentary: AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION : FROM SHADOW TO LIGHT	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading	The nature of audio-visual texts and its parameters - "Screen Translation" by Eithne O'Connell	Lecture
4	Reading	Subtitle and surtitle - "Subtitling methods and team-translation" by Diana Sánchez	Lecture
5	Reading	Dubbing - "Film Dubbing Its process and translation" by Xenia Martinez	Lecture
6	Practice	Practice: Translation of a short film	Practice, Discussion
7	Practice	Practice: Translation of a cartoon / animated movie	Practice, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Practice: Translation of a tv series	Practice, Discussion
10	Practice	Practice: Translation of a tv series	Practice, Discussion
11	Practice	Practice: Translation of a tv series	Practice, Discussion
12	Practice	Practice: A feature film translation	Practice, Discussion
13	Practice	Practice: A feature film translation	Practice, Discussion
14	Practice	Practice: Translation of a documentary	Practice, Discussion
15	Practice	Round up	Practice, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
The Didactics of AudioVisual Translation, ed. J.D. Cintas. John Benjamins Publishing, 2008.
Topics in AudioVisual Translation, ed. P. Orero. John Benjamins Publishing, 2004.
A Companion to Translation Studies, ed. P. Kuhiwczak & K. Littau. Multilingual Matters, 2006.
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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.					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.			2

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.					4

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	2	28
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	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	130