TECHNICAL TRANSLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMT303	TECHNICAL TRANSLATION	5	3	3	7

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:	This 12-week course introduces students to the principles, practices, and technologies of contemporary technical translation. It develops students’ competence in terminology management, technical genres, specialized translation, CAT tools, machine translation and post-editing, quality assurance, and localization. Through practical translation tasks, terminology research, technology-supported activities, and reflective practice, students progressively develop the knowledge and skills required for professional technical translation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Students will be able to define technical translation and distinguish it from general translation, identify the linguistic, terminological, stylistic, and functional characteristics of technical texts, apply appropriate strategies for technical style, terminology, and accuracy. And integrate translation, terminology, technology, QA, and reflective practice into a professional translation portfolio.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Active participation in classroom discussions is necessary. Participants are required to prepare handouts.  The presenters are supposed to read the assigned resources and prepare the assignments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition and scope of technical translation Technical translation vs. general translation Characteristics of technical texts Terminology, register, information density, and specialization The role of subject knowledge The contemporary technical translator Translation research and digital resources	-
2	-	Words, terms, concepts, and equivalents Terminological equivalence Synonymy and polysemy Abbreviations and acronyms Concept systems Terminology research Evaluation of terminology sources Bilingual terminology management	-
3	-	Genre in technical translation Audience and communicative purpose Register and technical style Genre conventions Functional approaches to technical translation Audience-oriented translation decisions	-
4	-	Technical Grammar and StylePassive constructions Nominalization Complex noun phrases Modality	-
5	-	User manuals and procedural texts Instructions and procedures Warnings, cautions, and notes Modality and obligation Sequencing and logical relations Functional clarity Consistency in technical instructions	-
6	-	REVIEW	-
7	-	MIDTERM	-
8	-	Medical and health-related terminology Accuracy and consistency Professional vs. patient-oriented communication Dosage and measurements Symptoms and medical terminology Warnings and contraindications Risk and responsibility in specialized translation	-
9	-	Engineering translation Environmental translation Technical specifications Measurements and units Materials and processes Renewable energy and sustainability	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Computer-assisted translation CAT tools vs. machine translation Translation memory Segmentation Terminology databases Concordance and fuzzy matching Translation project management Benefits and limitations of CAT tools	-
12	-	Development of machine translation Rule-based, statistical, and neural MT Generative AI and translation Human translation vs. machine translation MT evaluation Machine translation post-editing Common MT errors in technical texts Human responsibility in AI-assisted translation	-
13	-	REVIEW	-
14	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bowker, L. (2020). Terminology and the Practice of Translation. Olohan, M. (2016). Scientific and Technical Translation. Routledge. Peng, et al. (2024). Selected recent research on AI-assisted translation and translation technology. Rothwell, et al. (2023). Selected research on translation technology, CAT, MT, and translator competence.

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

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	8	104
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	16	16
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	16	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	179