TRANSLATION THEORY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MUT208	TRANSLATION THEORY	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖRSEV BAFRALI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Aim is to provide knowledge about translation theories and many concepts on translation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Topics and concepts on translation theories.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To connections between theoretical knowledge and practice. Translation field, Translation Theories, Translation History, Translation Concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction	definition and history of translation.translation and culture.importamce of translation	class activity and homeworks
2	Theories of translation	Nida Model.translation and cuşture.lg as a modelling system.history of translation	-
3	Types of translation	literal vs free.interlingual-intralingual.	-
4	semiotic approach	translation for different. correlation between types of SL and TL	-
5	translation and culture	importance of translation and culture	-
6	theories of translation	types of translation,role of translator,specific problems of translation	-
7	-	review session	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	literary prose translation	literary translation,poetry translation	-
10	cultural translation	translationof proverbs and idioms	-
11	methods of analysis	mistranslated words and sentences	-
12	analysis of two translation of 'THE PEARL"	translation of idioms and phrases,inconsistency,obscure terms,overtranslation,under translation	-
13	types of interpretations	interpreting competency,simaltanious intrpretation,consecutive interpreting	-
14	summary and disscussion	implications for teaching,research implications	-
15	-	review session	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Miremadi, S. (2004). Theories of Translation and Interpretation. SAMT Publication Kuçukbezirci,Y.(2018).Theories and Practice of Translation Gambier. Y, and Doorslaer. L(2010).Translating and interpreting 2011.2012.2013

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.						5

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.						5
2	Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.						5

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.						5
2	Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.				3

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.			2
2	Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.						5

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.						5
2	Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.			2

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.				3
2	Participates in trainings related to field at international level.		1

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.				3
2	Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.		1
3	Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.			2
4	Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.			2

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	4	56
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	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	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	154