TECHNICAL TRANSLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICP256	TECHNICAL 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 translate technical documents by adapting approaches specific to specialized translation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Providing students knowledge and skill of translating technical and scientific 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 technical translation and its scope.
Student will be able to analyse the aim of technical translation and translator’s role in this.
Student will be able to define technical writing.
Student will be able to synthesize technical translation with technical writing.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading, Research	Orientation to course	Lecture, Discussion
2	Reading, Research	Technical Translation and its Importance	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading, Research	Some misconceptions about technical translation	Lecture, Discussion
4	Reading, Research	The aim of technical translation and Translator’s role	Lecture, Discussion
5	Reading, Research	Technical Communication	Lecture, Discussion
6	Reading, Research	Technical Communication	Lecture, Discussion
7	Reading, Research	Case Study	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading, Research	What is technical writing?	Lecture, Discussion
10	Reading, Research	Audience and Purpose	Lecture, Discussion
11	Practice	Practice: Translation of a technical document	Lecture, Discussion, Planned Group Work
12	Practice	Practice: Translation of a technical document	Lecture, Discussion, Planned Group Work
13	Practice	Practice: Translation of a technical document	Lecture, Discussion, Planned Group Work
14	Practice	Practice: Translation of a technical document	Lecture, Discussion, Planned Group Work
15	Practice	Practice: Translation of a technical document	Lecture, Discussion, Planned Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Jody, B. (2006). Technical Translation Usability Strategies For Translating Technical Documantation. dordrech.

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.		1

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.						5

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.						5

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.				3

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.				3

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.						5

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	14	1	14
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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	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	72	0	128