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TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGIES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IMT203 TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGIES I 3 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 Assist.Prof. ZAHRA TALEBİ GHAMREMANLOUY OLYA
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Application of Translation Technologies. Providing information about translation technologies and enabling students to use translation tools. Presents their own project.
Contents of the Course Unit: Discusses the future of translation technologies. Demonstrates their skills.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the definition, historical development, and significance of translation technologies. 2. Describe the operating principles of Translation Memory (TM) technology and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Evolution of translation technologies; overview of CAT tools, translation memories, machine translation, artificial intelligence, and the changing role of translators in technology-rich environments. -
2 - Concepts of terminology, terminology databases, terminology research methods, and terminology management for professional translation practice. -
3 - Principles of translation memories, exact and fuzzy matches, concordance searching, translation memory maintenance, and productivity benefits of TM systems. -
4 - Translation workflows within CAT environments, project creation, file preparation, segmentation, terminology integration, quality assurance, and file export procedures -
5 - Combining translation memories, termbases, and CAT tools to improve translation quality, consistency, and productivity -
6 - REVIEW -
7 - MID-TERM EXAM -
8 - Introduction to corpora, parallel and comparable corpora, concordancing, collocation analysis, and corpus-based translation decision-making -
9 - Light and full post-editing, standards, editing strategies, quality improvement, and post- editing workflows. -
10 - Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI-assisted translation, evaluation of AI outputs, responsible AI use in translation -
11 - Apply translation technologies and tools in a simulated translation project. -
12 - Plan and carry out a translation project by applying appropriate translation technologies and tools. Present their own translation project and demonstrate their practical translation technology skills. -
13 - REVIEW -
14 - FINAL EXAM -
15 - ------------------ -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Rothwell, Moorkens, Fernández-Parra, Drugan, & Austermuehl (2023), Translation Tools and Technologies

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 50 Classical Exam
Final Exam 1 50 Classical Exam
TOTAL 2 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
5

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.
5

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.
2

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

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.
2
2
Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.
2
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 13 6 78
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 15 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 1 15 15
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0