Information Package / Course Catalogue
| English Language Teaching | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | ELT 438 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Translation Studies | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Çeviri Çalışmaları | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 125 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To apply the theoretical knowledge of translation in making and evaluating translational decisions. | ||||
| Course Description | This course treats the art of translation from the dual perspectives of theory and practice. In the course, various theoretical topics influencing the translator's choices will be addressed and students' abilities of problem-solving and critical thinking will be improved via various translation activities. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste çeviri sanatı teori ve pratik olmak üzere ikili perspektiflerinden ele alınmaktadır. Derste, çevirmenin tercihlerini etkileyen çeşitli teorik konular ele alınacak ve çeşitli çeviri etkinlikleri ile öğrencilerin problem çözme ve eleştirel düşünme yetenekleri geliştirilecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) define the basic theories and approaches of translation 2) apply these theories and approaches in the translation of various texts in English and Turkish 3) identify the decisions made by the translator using theoretical terminology while analysing translated texts in both languages 4) explain the problems encountered during translational act and criticism using specialized terminology of translation theory 5) offer solutions for the problems encountered during translational act and criticism regarding translation theory in the light of the acquired theoretical knowledge |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. | |||||
| 2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. | |||||
| 3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. | |||||
| 4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. | |||||
| 5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. | |||||
| 6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. | |||||
| 7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. | |||||
| 8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. | |||||
| 9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. | |||||
| 10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. | |||||
| 11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. | |||||
| 12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. | |||||
| 13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. | |||||
| 14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. | H | |
| 2) | Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. | S | |
| 3) | Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. | S | |
| 4) | Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. | H | |
| 5) | Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. | H | |
| 6) | Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. | H | |
| 7) | Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. | S | |
| 8) | Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. | S | |
| 9) | Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. | H | |
| 10) | Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. | N | |
| 11) | Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. | S | |
| 12) | Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. | S | |
| 13) | Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. | N | |
| 14) | Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | ŞÜKRÜ NURAL |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to TS/ What is translation? / What is translation studies?/ Key concepts in TS / A Brief History of Translation Studies/ |
| 2) | The Scope Of Translation Theory/ Theories of translation in the West before the 20th century/ Developments since Holmes/ Contemporary approaches to translation/ |
| 3) | Equivalence / Types of equivalence |
| 4) | Theory & Practice/ Linguistic approaches to translation |
| 5) | Theory & Practice/ translation as a process / translation as a product/ |
| 6) | Types of Texts/ SKOPOS/ TOTA |
| 7) | Analysis of meaning/ referential/ connotative |
| 8) | The concept of culture and translation/ cultural and ideological turn |
| 9) | Translator’s visibility/ Translation Sociology/ Venuti’s Domestication/ Philosophical theories of translation |
| 10) | Philosophical theories of translation / Pure language/ Derrida |
| 11) | Translation practice in the Media / Practice: News Translation |
| 12) | Technical translation |
| 13) | Inter-semiotic translation / Feedback on students’ translation |
| 14) | Review of the Semester/ Feedback on students’ translation |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Baker, Mona. (1992). In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation, Routledge, 1992. ISBN-10: 0415467543. http://staffnew.uny.ac.id/upload/197701052008121001/pendidikan/Reference+book+1-In+Other+Words+-Coursebook+on+Translation.pdf Munday, Jeremy. (2008), Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications, Routledge, 2001. ISBN 10: 0415229278. https://demircioglucemal.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/munday-translationstudies.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Learning – Seminar – Discussion – Q & A session. Students are supposed to read the assigned chapter, watch relevant videos and complete pre-class work. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions to improve their understanding of the core issues at hand. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students will have a reading assignment apart from introductory videos as part of the flipped classroom methodology. Students are also expected to answer questions prior to class and complete tasks based on these videos. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Correspondence and BlackBoard | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously with the most serious appropriate disciplinary action in the education context. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, or another student or your own papers previously completed and graded in other classes without using proper citation. Plagiarism also involves asking anyone to review or do your assignment. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Article 54. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 11 | 2 | 13 | |||
| Total Workload | 125 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||