English Translation and Interpretation Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

IMT202

Course Name:

Translation Theories

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. FATMA AYLİN AKIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi JEFFREY WINSLOW HOWLETT

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to teach the major theoretical developments in the history of translation and interpreting studies. The course
focuses on the intersecting areas of language and culture, language and art, language and philosophy, and language and history
in order to provide students with the knowledge of theoretical ideas that have influenced and are still shaping translation practice.
Besides, students will be acquainted with the key elements of translation theory as well as interdisciplinary and cross-cultural
approaches to translation process.

Course Content:

This course consists of scientific approach to translation, prescriptive translation theories, descriptive translation studies, functional and communicative approaches to translation as well as post-colonial theories of translation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Grasp an understanding of the reasons for the evolution of a translation theory
2) Acquire the knowledge of the chronological stages of translation theory
3) Identify the phases of translation theory
4) Identify the approaches fed by other disciplines which contributed to translation theory
5) Identify the relation between translation theory and other disciplines
6) Identify the features of translation theory from past into present

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Evolution of translation theory: classical period
3)	Translation Theory in the 19th and Early 20th Century
4)	The Translation Shift Approach, Vinay- Darbelnet Model, Catford, Levy
5)	Contemporary Theories: Functional Theories: Reiss, Skopos Theory: Vermeer
6)	Discourse and Register Analysis Approach: The Hallidey Model, Baker, Hatim, Mason
7)	System Theories: Polysystem Theory: Even-Zohar
8)	Translating the Foreign: The Invisibility of Translator: Venuti, Berman
9)	Translating the Foreign: The Invisibility of Translator: Venuti, Berman v
10)	Translation Studies as an Interdiscipline: Mary Snell Hornby, Harvey
11)	Translation Studies as an Interdiscipline: Mary Snell Hornby, Harvey
12)	Cultural Studies Translation as Rewriting: Chesterman, Holmes, Translation and Gender
13)	Postcolonial Translation Theories
14)	Revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	- Hatim, B., & Munday, J. (2019). Translation: An advanced resource book for students. Routledge. - Munday, J. (2016). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. Routledge. - Baker, M., & Saldanha, G. (2019). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. Routledge.
References:	- Hatim, B., & Munday, J. (2019). Translation: An advanced resource book for students. Routledge. - Munday, J. (2016). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. Routledge. - Baker, M., & Saldanha, G. (2019). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. Routledge.

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	5
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	3
4)	To analyse, criticize and comment on translated texts	5
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
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	5	% 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	5	6			30
Midterms	1	2			2
Final	1	2			2
Total Workload					166