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ELL1007Translation Techniques2+0+0ECTS:6
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
LecturerÖğr. Gör. Dr Hilal ÖZTÜRK BAYDERE
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course objective is to provide students with basic translation awareness with a focus on the importance of writing well in the mother tongue.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Master Turkish writing skills for acceptable translations.14,151,3,
LO - 2 : Demonstrate advanced comprehension skills to understand Turkish texts containing nuanced meanings.14,151,3,
LO - 3 : Critically analyze Turkish texts for effective translation strategies.14,151,3,
LO - 4 : Exhibit independent research skills in the context of Turkish.14,151,3,
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
Students learn basic translation methods with a focus on "Turkish for Translators".
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction
 Week 2Turkish for translators Karmaşığın Karmaşığı - Ülker İnce A small practice related to it
 Week 3Turkish for translators Türkçenin Mantığı - Ülker İnce A small practice related to it
 Week 4Turkish for translators İngilizceden Gelenler - Necmiye Alpay A small practice related to it
 Week 5Practice House for sale, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of Turkish
 Week 6Practice A news text, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of Turkish
 Week 7Practice An extract from National Geographic, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of Turkish
 Week 8Practice An extract from a literary magazine, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of Turkish
 Week 9Mid term
 Week 10Practice An extract from a literary magazine, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of Turkish
 Week 11Practice An extract from a scientific book, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of and research skills in Turkish
 Week 12Practice An extract from a scientific book, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of and research skills in Turkish
 Week 13Practice An extract from a children's book, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of and research skills in Turkish
 Week 14Practice An extract from a children's book, discussing specific parts concerning proper use of and research skills in Turkish
 Week 15General evaluation
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1İnce, Ü. 2019. Çeviri Bilinci: Çevirenler-Çeviremeyenler-Çeviriverenler. Tekin Yayınevi, İstanbul.
 
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Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 22/11/2023 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 15/01/2024 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 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 8 32
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 3 1 3
Ödev 5 14 70
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı 3 1 3
Total work load180