Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4ETI 202Translation Theories3+0+03714.07.2026
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 provides a comprehensive overview of major theories and approaches in Translation Studies from early linguistic and equivalence-based models to functional, cultural, ideological, and sociological turns. Students examine key theoretical frameworks, influential scholars, and contemporary developments including discourse analysis, descriptive translation studies, corpus-based approaches, and audiovisual and localization practices. The course combines theoretical discussion with text-based analysis and critical evaluation of translation practices.
Course Content The critical issues in translation theory and translation studies will be discussed during the course hours and students are expected to learn the language and discourse for discussing translation phenomena.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. AYŞE SAKİ DEMİREL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The rest of the material will be provided by the instructor of the course.
Course Notes • Munday, J., (2016). Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications. 5th ed., Routledge.
Baker, M. and Saldanha, G. (Eds.) (2020). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. 3rd ed., Routledge.
Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1). John Benjamins Publishing
Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2011). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 2). John Benjamins Publishing
Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2012). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 3). John Benjamins Publishing
Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2013). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 4). John Benjamins Publishing
Shuttleworth, M. and Cowie, M. (1997) Dictionary of Translation Studies, Routledge
Şehnaz Tahir Gürçağlar (2016) Çevirinin ABC’si
Şehnaz Tahir Gürçağlar (2015) Kapılar
Sakine Eruz (2003) Çeviriden. Çeviribilime.
Documents Munday, J., (2016). Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications. 5th ed., Routledge. Baker, M. and Saldanha, G. (Eds.) (2020). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. 3rd ed., Routledge. Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1). John Benjamins Publishing Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2011). Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 2). John Benjamins Publishing Gambier, Y. and van Doorslaer (Eds.) (2012). Handbook of Tr

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 % 30
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 12 % 0
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
15
% 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 15 75
Assignments 5 15 75
Presentation 1 3 3
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6,56666666666667 197

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 has background knowledge about the history and background of translation studies
2 gains insight about the communicative, linguistic and cultural translation theories
3 develops critical thinking so as to apply the theories they learn to the problems in the translation works or processes strategically
4 learns different modes of criticism in translation studies

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course and Translation Studies
2 Main Issues of Translation Studies • (Chapter 1 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 7-24
3 The Basic Concepts of Early Translation Theory. A brief history of translation, translation theory and translation studies. • (Chapter 2 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 25-48
4 Linguistic-Oriented Translation Studies. Equivalence and Equivalent Effect • (Chapter 3 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 49-72
5 Studying Translation Product and Process • (Chapter 4 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 73-98
6 Functional Theories of Translation • (Chapter 5 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 99-120
7 Discourse and Register Analysis Approaches • (Chapter 6 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 121-144 • “Discourse Analysis” (by Christina Schäffner) in Handbook of Translation Studies Volume 4. pp. 47-52 • “Critical Discourse Analysis” (by Kyung Hye Kim) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. pp. 119-123
8 Midterm Exam
9 System Theories: Polysystem Theory • (Chapter 7 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 145-148) • “Polysytem Theory” (by Mark Shuttleworth) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. pp.419-422 • “Polysystem Theory and Translation” (by Nam Fung Chang) Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 257-263.
10 Descriptive Translation Studies • (Chapter 7 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 149-166. • “Descriptive Translation Studies” (by Alexandra Assis Ros a) Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 94-104. • “Descriptive Translation Studies” (by Theo Hermans) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. pp. 143-146
11 Cultural and Ideological Turns • “Culture” (by David Katan) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies pp. 133-138 • “Ideology” (by David Katan) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies pp. 252-255 • (Chapter 8 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 167-172. • “Ideology and Translation” Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 3) pp.59-65 • “Retranslation” (by Şehnaz Tahir Gürçağlar) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies pp. 484-489
12 Cultural and Ideological Turns • (Chapter 8 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 173-186). • “Gender in translation” (by Louise von Flotow) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 129-133 • “Post-colonial Literatures and Translation” (by Paul E. Bandia) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 264-269 /
13 The Role of Translators • (Chapter 9 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 187-197). • “Domestication and Foreignization” (by Outi Paloposki) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 2) pp. 40-42 • “Visibility (and invisibility)” (by Karen R. Emmerich) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 4) pp. 200-206
14 Sociological Turn in Translation Studies • “The Turns of Translation Studies” (by Mary Snell-Hornby) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 366-370 • (Chapter 9 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 198-208). • “Sociology of Translation” (by Michaela Wolf) in Handbook of Translation Studies (Volume 1) pp. 337-343
15 New Perspectives in Translation Studies Chapter 11 of Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications.) pp. 231-248). • “Audiovisual translation” (By Louis Perez Gonzales) in Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. pp.30-34
16 Final Exam

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

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