AET 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Professional Ethics

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AET 209	Fall/Spring	2	0	2	5

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

Course Objectives	This course aims to teach ethical rules in translation and to introduce strategies that will enable students to find solutions to the problems they may encounter in translation within the framework of these values.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Students will be acquainted with the basic tenets of ethics and integrate them into translation. explain the significance of ethics in translation studies. develop good ethical judgements and reasoning skills. identify the ethical issues as they rise in particular circumstances. analyze how these issues should shape their actions. choose an action which constitutes an effective response in the situation faced.
Course Description	Identifying ethical issues in translation and responding effectively to the ethical challenges that translators face.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

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

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the course	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 1 ISBN 9780367227326
2	What is ethics? Principles of ethics Ethics as an interdisciplinary field	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 1 ISBN 9780367227326
3	Ethics in Translation & Strategies	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 1 ISBN 9780367227326
4	Personal ethics versus professional ethics in translation	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 1 ISBN 9780367227326
5	Ethics and culture	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 1 ISBN 9780367227326
6	Ethics and law	-
7	Ethics and politics	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 2 ISBN 9780367227326
8	Ethics and society	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 2 ISBN 9780367227326
9	Midterm	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 2 ISBN 9780367227326
10	Ethics and machine translation	Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. Chapter 2 ISBN 9780367227326
11	Case studies	Phil Goodwin (2010) Ethical Problems in Translation, The Translator, 16:1, 19-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556509.2010.10799292
12	Case studies	Georgios Floros (2011) ‘Ethics-less’ Theories and ‘Ethical’ Practices, The Interpreter and Translator Trainer, 5:1, 65-92. DOI: 10.1080/13556509.2011.10798812
13	Case studies	Anthony Pym (2001) Introduction, The return to ethics in translation studies,The Translator, 7:2, 129-138
14	Case studies	Rafat Y. Alwazna (2014)Ethical Aspects of Translation: Striking a Balance between Following Translation Ethics and Producing a TT for Serving a Specific Purpose,English Linguistics Research Vol. 3, No. 1
15	Review	-
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Robinson, D. (2007). Becoming a Translator : An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation, Routledge: London & New York. ISBN 9780367227326

Phil Goodwin (2010) Ethical Problems in Translation, The Translator, 16:1, 19-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556509.2010.10799292

Anthony Pym (2001) Introduction, The return to ethics in translation studies, The Translator, 7:2, 129-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556509.2001.10799096

Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia (Related Chapters)

ppt Presentations

Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop	-	-
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	4	60
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	17	17
Final Exam	1	25	25
		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	-	-