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ELL2003Advanced Translation (I-T)2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of WESTERN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Muhammed BAYDERE
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The objective is to develop students' translation competence consisting of cultural competence, textual competence, and research competence.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : learn how translation contributes to the language learning process and the significance of translation studies.14,151,6
LO - 2 : read and analyze source texts closely 14,151,6
LO - 3 : distinguish text types and translate passages from various text types/genres14,151,6
LO - 4 : use translation tools effectively
LO - 5 : demonstrate an adequate command of translation competence both in the target language and source language.
LO - 6 : develop an awareness of translation methods
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
In-class discussions are held to cultivate translation competence through weekly practices on current and different types of texts
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Intoduction to translation studies/Major problems students face when translating texts
 Week 2Translation samples of Autobiography, Biography
 Week 3Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation
 Week 4Translation of Article and News Items
 Week 5Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation
 Week 6Translation samples: advertisement, notice and show cards
 Week 7Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation
 Week 8Translation samples: Official documents and certificates
 Week 9Midterm-Exam
 Week 10Technical Translation
 Week 11Screen Translation
 Week 12Translation samples: Movie titles and book names
 Week 13Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation; Deyimler ve atasözleri çevirileri
 Week 14Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation
 Week 15Translation of a text from Advanced English for Translation
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Newmark, P. 1988; A textbook of translation, Prentice Hall, London.
 
Recommended Reading
1Zaman, Ş. 2006; A contemporary Guidebook for English Translation, Ankarara, Yargı Yayınevi.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 08/04/2016 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 30/05/2016 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 8 2 16
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 4 14 56
Ödev 2 4 8
Proje 4 1 4
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 8 2 16
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load160