Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES I DİNG309 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Alpaslan ACAR
Assistants
Goals The aim of the course is to improve students' translation skills through translating texts from English into Turkish and vice versa.
Course Content This course aims to improve students' skills of translating authentic texts from English into Turkish and from Turkish into English.
Learning Outcomes 1) Students read the texts from different fields in English and Turkish and analyse them stylistically and semantically
2) Students are able to explain the different usage of the same terms in different culture and language
3) Students comprehend the different usage of English and Turkish and skilfully speak and write in English
4) Through the use of dictionaries and compiled texts from different fields, students comprehend that translation requires self-perpetuating learning process
5) Students are encouraged to brainstorm and discuss in order to show them that texts can be translated in different ways

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Translation Techniques and Strategies Lecture; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Translation of Texts on Climate and Environment - From English into Turkish Lecture
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Translation of Texts on Climate and Environment - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Translation of Texts on Psychology -Health - From English into Turkish Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Translation of Texts on Psychology -Health - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Translation of Texts on Travel - Tourism - From English into Turkish Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Translation of Texts on Travel - Tourism - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Translation of Texts on Linguistics - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Translation of Texts on Linguistics - From Turkish into English Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Translation of Texts on Education - From English into Turkish Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Translation of Texts on Education - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Translation of Texts on Education - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Translation of Texts on Economy - From English into Turkish Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Translation of Texts on Economy - From Turkish into English Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Yazınsal dergiler, eleştiri kitapları, romanlar, makaleler / Literary Works, Literary Magazines, Critical Books
AKSAN, Doğan (1987): Her Yönüyle Dil, Ankara
AKSOY, N. Berrin (2002) Geçmişten Günümüze Yazın Çevirisi, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara.
Dağıtılan Bildiriler / Authentic Materials

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5
PY3555555
PY7555555
PY13555555

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 14 2
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 3
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 5
1 1
1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload