SPECIAL TOPICS IN TRANSLATION I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MUT315	SPECIAL TOPICS IN TRANSLATION I	5	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ZAHRA TALEBI GHAHREMANLOUY OLYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Having knowledge about topics in translation studies.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Special Topics in Translation Studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
They will have knowledge on the topics in translation studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Special Topics in Translation:Introduction	-
2	-	Special Topics in Translation: Terminology	-
3	-	Special Topics in Translation: Terminology	-
4	-	Special Topics in Translation: Translation History and the Scholars	-
5	-	Special Topics in Translation: Translation History and the Scholars	-
6	-	Special Topics in Translation: Culture and Translation	-
7	-	Special Topics in Translation: Culture and Translation	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Special Topics in Translation: Debate	-
10	-	Special Topics in Translation: Semantic & Communicative Translation	-
11	-	Special Topics in Translation: Semantic & Communicative Translation	-
12	-	Special Topics in Translation: Translation Practice	-
13	-	Special Topics in Translation: Translation Practice	-
14	-	Special Topics in Translation: Presentations	-
15	-	Special Topics in Translation: Debate	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
A course file: a selection of texts drawn from a variety of sources will be provided by the lecturer.

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	Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.					4
2	Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.					4
2	Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.					4
2	Expresses ideas verbally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different areas of expertise.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.					4
2	Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.					4
2	Participates in trainings related to field at international level.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.					4
2	Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.					4
3	Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.					4
4	Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.					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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	14	3	42
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	2	4
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	64	0	184