UNI082 Linguistic Approach to TranslationIstinye UniversityDegree Programs English Translation and InterpretationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
English Translation and Interpretation

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI082
Course Name: Linguistic Approach to Translation
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. RAHİM SARI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce theoretical basis and practical work on translation from English to Turkish with respect to linguistic considerations. It creates opportunities for the discussion of textual and dynamic equivalence. It also aims to create and improve skills of textual analysis based on theme/rheme theory.
Course Content: Introduction of theoretical basis and practical work on translation from English to Turkish

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student combines the theoretical knowledge with translation practice by applying the approaches adopted while translating on the texts.
2) The student discusses, comments and makes suggestions in terms of approaches and theory in translation studies.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course. The concept of translation and linguistics
2) The purpose and scope of translation studies in general
3) Translation Equivalence
4) Meaning and Total Translation
5) Transference and Transliteration
6) Phonological Translation, Graphological Translation
7) Grammatical and Lexical Translation
8) Midterm
9) The Thematic Theory
10) Theme/Rheme Structures
11) Theme/Rheme Application at Clause Level
12) Theme/Rheme Application at Text Level
12) Theme/Rheme Application at Text Level
13) Theme/Rheme and Rhetorical Feature of a Text
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Catford, J.C. (John Cunnison (Ian) Catford). (1978) A Linguistic Theory of Translation. Oxford University Press. Oxford.
2. Fawcett, Peter (2003) Translation and Language: Linguistic Theories Explained. St. Jerome Publishing. Manchester, UK & Northampton, MA.
References: 1. Catford, J.C. (John Cunnison (Ian) Catford). (1978) A Linguistic Theory of Translation. Oxford University Press. Oxford.
2. Fawcett, Peter (2003) Translation and Language: Linguistic Theories Explained. St. Jerome Publishing. Manchester, UK & Northampton, MA.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes.
1) He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language.
1) He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way.
1) He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications.
1) He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language.
2) He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion.
2) He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them.
2) He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features.
2) He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License.
2) He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials.
3) He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
3) He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems.
3) He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally.
3) He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works.
4) He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation.
5) He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes.
1) He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language.
1) He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way.
1) He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications.
1) He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language.
2) He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion.
2) He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them.
2) He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features.
2) He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License.
2) He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials.
3) He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
3) He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems.
3) He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally.
3) He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works.
4) He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation.
5) He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100