TRANSLATION INDUSTRY AND ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMT403	TRANSLATION INDUSTRY AND ETHICS	7	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:	The course explores the linguistic, ethical, technological, economic, and sociocultural dimensions of translation, preparing students to operate effectively in professional multilingual environments. The course also encourages critical reflection on the translator’s role as a linguistic mediator, cultural agent, and ethical professional in increasingly automated translation ecosystems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	By the end of this course, students will be able to apply key translation theories and concepts to analyze linguistic, cultural, and communicative challenges in translation, evaluate ethical issues in translation practice and make informed professional decisions based on established ethical principles and codes of conduct. And fınally they strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective practice skills through the analysis of authentic translation cases and professional scenarios.

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	-	Overview of the global language services industry and key stakeholders.Translation workflows from client procurement to freelance and in-house translators.Introduction to the course research project, informed consent procedures, and administration of the pre- course survey.	-
2	-	Concepts of equivalence and non- equivalence.Lexical, cultural, and structural translation challenges.Analysis of translation strategies including borrowing, paraphrase, substitution, and adaptation.	-
3	-	Translation as a sociocultural and political activity.Patronage, gatekeeping, censorship, and power structures.Critical examination of ideological influences on translation practices.	-
4	-	Ethical theories in translation studies.Translator intervention, mediation, and responsibility.Ethical decision-making in handling flawed or problematic source texts.	-
5	-	Comparative review of professional codes of ethics.Confidentiality, impartiality, competence, and accountability.Ethical dilemmas in professional translation settings.	-
6	-	REVIEW	-
7	-	MIDTERM	-
8	-	Legal and ethical dimensions of data handling.Non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property, and privacy regulations. Risks associated with digital platforms and cloud-based translation environments.	-
9	-	Economics of translation and language services.Pricing, negotiation, and fair compensation.Ethical refusal of assignments and professional sustainability.	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Evolution of machine translation and post- editing practices.Human agency in automated translation workflows.Ethical implications of MTPE and productivity-driven environments.	-
12	-	AI applications in translation and localization.Data ownership, sovereignty, and intellectual property concerns.Evaluation of AI platforms and secure translation workflows.	-
13	-	REVIEW	-
14	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Walker & Lambert (2025), Introduction to the Language Services Market: Landscape, Actors, and Shifting Realities Baker & Jones (2026), Word-level Equivalence and Non-Equivalence: Typologies of Lexical Gaps Munday (2022), Cultural and Ideological Turns: Patronage, Poetics, and the Control of Translation Pym (2012), An Ethics of Cross-Cultural Cooperation: The Translator as Human Mediator Koskinen & Pokorn (2024), Institutional Codes of Ethics: Professional Deontology and Solidarity

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