Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ETI 201Translation Practices3+0+03713.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program English Translation and Interpretation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to enhance students’ familiarity with the fundamental translation terms and translation categories, the effective strategies and tactics in translation, the basic concepts of translation in practice and theory, and the role of culture in translation.
Course Content This course introduces basic concepts in translation studies and helps students develop awareness about the role of culture in translation and interpreting.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. YAKUT AKBAY
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Munday, J. (2016). Introducing translation studies: Theories and applications. Routledge.
Course Notes - Gambier, Y., & Doorslaer, L. V. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of translation studies, Vol. 1. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing.
-Paul, G. (Ed.). (2009). Translation in practice. London: Dalkey Archive Press.

-Handouts supplied by the lecturer

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 5 10 50
Assignments 5 10 50
Presentation 2 10 20
Mid-terms 2 14 28
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 210

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To understand the fundamental concepts of translation and interpreting
2 To understand the role of translation for culture formation
3 To comprehend the impact of culture in the translation and interpreting processes
4 Differentiate between applied and descriptive models of translation
5 Implement suitable translation strategies in their works

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Translation Practices -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
2 Fundamental Translation Terms and Translation Categories -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
3 Effective Strategies and Tactics in Translation - Gambier, Y., & Doorslaer, L. V. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of translation studies, Vol. 1, pp. 412-418. -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
4 Effective Strategies and Tactics in Translation (continued) - Gambier, Y., & Doorslaer, L. V. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of translation studies, Vol. 1, pp. 412-418. -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
5 Exercises for Understanding the Use of Translation Strategies and Tactics in Translation -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
6 Exercises for Understanding the Use of Translation Strategies and Tactics in Translation -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
7 Understanding the Use of Translation Studies in Theory and Practice -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
8 Midterm Exam
9 The Role of Culture in Translation - Gambier, Y., & Doorslaer, L. V. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of translation studies, Vol. 1, pp. 209-214. - Paul, G. (Ed.). (2009). Translation in practice: A symposium, pp 44-51. -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
10 Exercises for Understanding Translation in Practice -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
11 Exercises for Understanding Translation in Practice -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
12 Exercises for Understanding Translation in Practice -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
13 Exercises for Understanding Translation in Practice -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
14 Exercises for Understanding Translation in Practice
15 Course Overview
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5
C1 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5
C2 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5
C3 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5
C4 3 4 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5
C5 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant