Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| English Translation and Interpretation | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | IMT205 | ||||
| Course Name: | Information Technologies and Translation | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERPİL KILIÇ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERPİL KILIÇ |
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | This course is designed to cover theoretical and practical aspects of technological tools used in translation and aims to introduce computer-based programs. Computer Assisted Tools (CATs) are practiced in a laboratory setting and students' competence is enhanced regarding translation technology. |
| Course Content: | This course consists of software related to translation such as Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools; Terminology Management Systems (TMS); local and Internet based terminological databases (termbases); project management packages and quality assurance systems. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Use CAT tools and other translation related tools, such as terminology management systems or OCR (optical character recognition) programs effectively 2) Compare the technological ways of translation with traditional translation procedures 3) Analyze a variety of texts linguistically and extralinguistically 4) Analyze terminological and conceptual issues of texts to be translated 5) Develop skills to use CAT tools both in the translation and also in the research process |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | |
| 2) | Translator's workstation | |
| 3) | Internet and translation | |
| 4) | Capturing data in electronic form | |
| 5) | Terminology management systems | |
| 6) | Translation memory systems | |
| 7) | Localization and translation technologies | |
| 8) | Microsoft Word practice | |
| 9) | Post-editing in translation technologies | |
| 10) | Google Translate practice | |
| 11) | Matecat practice | |
| 12) | Smartcat practice | |
| 13) | Other translation technologies | |
| 14) | Revision |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | - Austermuhl, F. (2001). Electronic Tools for Translators. Routledge. - Chan, S.-W. (2020). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology. Routledge. - O'Hagan, M., & Ashworth, D. (2002). Translation-mediated Communication in a Digital World: Facing the Challenges of Globalization and Localization. Multilingual Matters. |
| References: | - Austermuhl, F. (2001). Electronic Tools for Translators. Routledge. - Chan, S.-W. (2020). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology. Routledge. - O'Hagan, M., & Ashworth, D. (2002). Translation-mediated Communication in a Digital World: Facing the Challenges of Globalization and Localization. Multilingual Matters. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To have the sufficient background in the field of translation and to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation | 4 |
| 2) | To find, define, formulate and solve the possible problems in translation and interpreting | 4 |
| 3) | To select and use the technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting booth equipment | 5 |
| 4) | To analyse, criticize and comment on translated texts | 3 |
| 5) | To access information and to do research in line with that; to use databases, translation programs and other information resources | 5 |
| 6) | To develop efficient individual and group working skills; to take responsibility | 5 |
| 7) | To build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills; to establish fluency in English and to acquire at least one foreign language | 4 |
| 8) | To build the awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and to sustain continuous personal development | 5 |
| 9) | To gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | 4 |
| 10) | To build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications | 4 |
| 11) | To build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and to be informed about the problems of the contemporary world | 4 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Anlatım | |
| Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka | |
| Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
| Course | |
| Okuma | |
| Homework | |
| Problem Çözme | |
| Proje Hazırlama | |
| Soru cevap/ Tartışma |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Homework | |
| Bireysel Proje |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | % 20 |
| Project | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 | ||||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 5 | 50 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Total Workload | 201 | ||||||