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: | IMT405 | ||||
| Course Name: | Legal 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 : | Assoc. Prof. FATMA AYLİN AKIN | ||||
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to inform students about different fields of law, to introduce them to different judicial systems and to familiarize students with language properties in various legal texts. Students are expected to understand basic concepts in the source and the target language used in the field of law and to translate different legal texts like agreements and legislations. |
| Course Content: | This course consists of the basic concepts and linguistic structure of texts on law and international relations, translation methods and principles as well as the translation of various texts such as contracts, power of attorney, resolutions and recommendations. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze texts on international affairs and law linguistically and extra-linguistically 2) Analyze texts on international affairs and law in respect of terminology and concepts 3) Conduct linguistic and theoretical studies for purposes of translating texts on law and international affairs 4) Obtain awareness on language uses peculiar to the fields of law and international affairs 5) Translate texts on law and international affairs from English into Turkish and from Turkish into English as acceptable and functional texts |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course | |
| 2) | Basic concepts in the field of law | |
| 3) | General characteristics of legal texts | |
| 4) | Linguistic analysis of legal texts | |
| 5) | Terminology of law | |
| 6) | Basic concepts in the field of international affairs | |
| 7) | General characteristics of texts on international affairs | |
| 8) | Linguistic analysis of texts on international affairs | |
| 9) | Terminology of international affairs | |
| 10) | Translation of legal texts | |
| 11) | Translation of legal texts | |
| 12) | Translation of texts on international affairs | |
| 13) | Translation of texts on international affairs | |
| 14) | Revision |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | - Alcaraz, E., Hughes, B., & Pym, A. (2002). Legal Translation Explained. Routledge. - Cheng, L., Sin, K. K., & Anne, W. (2014). The Ashgate Handbook of Legal Translation. Routledge. - Law, J., & Martin, E. A. (2014). A Dictionary of Law. Oxford University Press. |
| References: | - Alcaraz, E., Hughes, B., & Pym, A. (2002). Legal Translation Explained. Routledge. - Cheng, L., Sin, K. K., & Anne, W. (2014). The Ashgate Handbook of Legal Translation. Routledge. - Law, J., & Martin, E. A. (2014). A Dictionary of Law. Oxford University Press. |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | |
| Soru cevap/ Tartışma | |
| Örnek olay çalışması |
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 | 6 | 84 | ||||
| Project | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 5 | 50 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Total Workload | 186 | ||||||