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TRANSLATION INDUSTRY AND ETHICS COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IMT403 TRANSLATION INDUSTRY AND ETHICS 7 3 3 7

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: 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.
Content: 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.