AET 108 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Translation Methods

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AET 108	Spring	1	2	2	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Critical feedback Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Filiz MERGEN
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course aims to familiarize students with translation methods and approaches and enable them to identify and comment upon various translational phenomena with reference to relevant theoretical studies.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Students will be able to identify various concepts of translation express opinion on translation strategies used in translated texts. describe translation problems. find solutions to translation problems. develop analytical, comparative and critical thinking skills with regard to issues of translation.
Course Description	This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of translation theory and focuses on the main factors and concepts involved in translation process.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the course Main issues of translation studies	Munday, Jeremy (2001), Chapter 1 “Main issues of translation studies” Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 7-26. ISBN 9780367370510
2	Translation theory: basic terms and concepts	Munday, Jeremy (2001), Chapter 1 “Main issues of translation studies” Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 7-26. ISBN 9780367370510
3	Translation theory: basic terms and concepts	Palumbo, Giuseppe (2009) “Key Terms in Translation Studies”. Continuum International Publishing Group. ISBN 9780367370510
4	Translation theory: basic terms and concepts	Palumbo, Giuseppe (2009) “Key Terms in Translation Studies”. Continuum International Publishing Group. ISBN 9780367370510
5	Translation theory: basic terms and concepts	Palumbo, Giuseppe (2009) “Key Terms in Translation Studies”. Continuum International Publishing Group. ISBN 9780367370510
6	Translation techniques revisited	Molina, Lucia & Albir Amparo Hurtado (2002) “Translation Techniques Revisited: A Dynamic and Functionalist Approach”. Meta: Translator’s Journal , vol 47, pp: 498-512. ISBN 9780367370510
7	Equivalence and equivalent effect	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 3 “Equivalence and equivalent effect ” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 57-83. ISBN 9780367370510
8	Midterm Exam	-
9	Translation product and process	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 4 “Studying translation product and process ” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 84-106. ISBN 9780367370510
10	Functional theories of translation	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 5 “Functional theories of translation” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 110-133. ISBN 9780367370510
11	Discourse and register analysis approaches	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 6 “Discourse and register analysis approaches” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 136-160. ISBN 9780367370510
12	Systems theories	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 7 “Systems theories” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 164-189. ISBN 9780367370510
13	Cultural turn in translation & The role of the translator	Munday, Jeremy (2012), Chapter 8 “ Cultural and Ideological Turns” & Chapter 9 “The role of the translator-visibility, ethics & sociology” In Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge: London and New York: pp: 191-240. ISBN 9780367370510
14	Revision
15	Semester review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Munday, Jeremy (2012), Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, London and New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780367370510

Palumbo, Giuseppe (2009) “Key Terms in Translation Studies”. Continuum International Publishing Group. 978-0-8264-9825-0

Suggested Readings/Materials

Palumbo, Giuseppe (2009) “Key Terms in Translation Studies”. Continuum International Publishing Group. 978-0-8264-9825-0

Hatim, Basil & Munday, Jeremy (2004) “Translation: An Advanced Resource Book.” London and New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780415536141

Molina, Lucia & Albir Amparo Hurtado (2002) “Translation Techniques Revisited: A Dynamic and Functionalist Approach”. Meta: Translator’s Journal , vol 47. https://www.erudit.org/fr/revues/meta/2002-v47-n4-meta688/008033ar/

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	30
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	30
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	4	64
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	10	10
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	16	16
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	-	X
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	X
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	X
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	X
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	-	-	X	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	X	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	X	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	-	X	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	X	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	X	-	-