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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Translation |
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| Course Code |
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ELT 721 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ADNAN BİÇER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns basic theories and approaches to translation
Learns various terms and concepts of translation
Follows and improves translation strategies
Can find and analyze the translation errors
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To introduce basic theories of and approaches to translation,
To translate different texts both from English and Turkish,
To critically evaluate and to contrastively analyse errors in translation,
To evaluate word choice and form,
To learn the role and cultural aspect of translation in language teaching and learning,
To discuss certain translation methods.
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| Course Contents |
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Different methods and sources of translation will be introduced and discussed. Skills, techniques, grammar, and the cultural and social differences between English and Turkish will be discussed. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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R1 Classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction of the course and the material |
homework |
discussion |
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2 |
Translation process |
homework |
discussion |
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3 |
Translation theory, basic concepts and terms |
homework |
discussion |
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4 |
Approaches to translation and translation strategies |
homework |
discussion |
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5 |
Translation of sentences and clauses |
homework |
discussion |
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6 |
Techniques in translation |
homework |
discussion |
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7 |
Purpose of translation |
homework |
discussion |
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8 |
Midterm |
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9 |
Text types |
homework |
discussion |
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10 |
Text types |
homework |
discussion |
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11 |
The role and importance of translation in language learning and teaching (continued) |
homework |
discussion |
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12 |
The role and importance of translation in language learning and teaching (continued) |
homework |
discussion |
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13 |
Assessment of translation |
homework |
discussion |
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14 |
Assessment of translation |
homework |
discussion |
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15 |
Revision |
Revision |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 The Map, Williams, J. & A. Chesterman. 2002..: St Jerome, UK & Northampton MA Publishing
Descriptive Translation Studies and Beyond, Toury, Gideon. 1995.. Amsterdam and Philadelphia: Benjamins.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
14 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Creates more productive classroom environment through in-class research and solve problems. |
0 |
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2 |
Uses their awareness of affective factors in classroom environment to create more productive educational environment. |
0 |
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3 |
Uses theories about culture in second language teaching. |
5 |
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4 |
Creates teaching syllabus and evaluate it. |
5 |
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5 |
Benefits from first language acquisition theories in their practices. |
0 |
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6 |
Reflect their knowledge about research methods in their thesis proposals and thesis writings. |
0 |
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7 |
Knows and applies language teaching methods. |
4 |
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8 |
Benefits from language teaching methods in specific purposes in classroom environment. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
12 |
3 |
36 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 150 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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