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Course Description Course Name : Translation (Turk./ Germ.) Course Code : YDA406 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YASEMİN DARANCIK Lecturer FİLİZ AKSÖZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Provide the resolution of the source text Reinforce the grammatical structures of both languages. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Create awareness on translation methodology. Translate a text from a native language into a target language by transfering the same message. It is aimed to translate texts accurately considering different types of texts. Course Contents : Basic concepts of comparative literature, historical literary studies, leading comparative men of letters, linguistic, historic and cultural similarities in German and Turkish literatüre Language of Instruction : Germany Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Translation and Translation Theory, Linguistic Perspectives: "Equivalence" and discussions of different definitions of the concept translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 2 Literary Translation Issues: linguistic problems, Stylistic issues, cultural issues, problems with the historical distance translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 3 Translation of a literal text on the board and discussion translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 4 Features of literary translation; Literary Translation Erek and Resource-Oriented Approach; Literary Translation, Translation Theories Benefit translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 5 Analysis and Translation of different kinds of literary texts : Prose, Poetry, Drama texts translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 6 To speak on a prose translation translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 7 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 10 Translation of a theater text and talk about it translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 11 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 12 Literary Translation Issues: problems arising from the use of language, stylistic issues, cultural issues, the problems caused by the type of text; Literary Translation translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 13 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 14 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 15 Presenting different sentence constructions on the board and correcting them (assignments) translation text preparation Lecture, discussion, brain storming 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Klein-Braley, C./Franklin, P. (1989): Übersetzungsunterricht für den angehenden nichtprofessionellen Übersetzer: Ein Praxisbericht. In: Germanistische Mitteilungen 29, 15-21.  Königs, F. G. (1987a): Übersetzungsdidaktik: Forschungsstand, Forschungsperspektiven und Konsequenzen für die Praxis. In: Ehnert, R./Schleyer, W., Übersetzen im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Beiträge zur Übersetzungswissenschaft - Annäherungen an eine Übersetzungsdidaktik. (Reihe Materialien Deutsch als Fremdsprache). Regensburg, DAAD.  Lenk, H. E. H. (1995): Praktische Textsortenlehre. Ein Lehr- und Handbuch der professionellen Textgestaltung. Helsinki, Universitätsverlag.  Siepmann, D. (1996): Übersetzungslehrbücher: Perspektiven für ihre Entwicklung. Bochum, Brockmeyer.  Papers and articles in different newspapers  Literary texts from different sources Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 3 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 2 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 3 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 4 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 4 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 5 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 4 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 4 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 3 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 3 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 3 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 0 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 0 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 3 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 0 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 5 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 5 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 5 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 65 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.6 ECTS Credit: 3