Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ETI 261Translation History3+0+03613.07.2026
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course offers a broad introduction to the history of translation in the world. It includes an in-depth study of the works, contributions, and influence of notable translators throughout history, as well as an examination of how translation has shaped the spread of knowledge and culture.
Course Content Basic developments in translation and translation studies from a historical (and chronological) perspective starting from antiquity to modern times.
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 Baker, M. (1998). Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. London and New York: Routledge.
Venuti, L. (2017). The translator's invisibility: A history of translation. Routledge.
Venuti, L. (Ed.). (2012). The translation studies reader. Routledge.
Course Notes Lefevere, A. (Ed.). (2002). Translation/history/culture: A sourcebook. Routledge.
Venuti, L. (Ed.). (2012). The translation studies reader. Routledge.
Baker, M. (1998). Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. London and New York: Routledge.
Venuti, L. (2017). The translator's invisibility: A history of translation. Routledge.
Documents Delisle, Jean, Judith Woodsworth, and Judith Woodsworth, eds. 2012. “Translators through History.” Benjamins Translation Library. John Benjamins Publishing Company.

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 % 10
Attendance 12 % 0
Final examination 1 % 60
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 2 10 20
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 6 10 60
Mid-terms 2 14 28
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To discuss basic developments in translation and translation studies from a historical (and chronological) perspective
2 To discuss basic theories and approaches in translation studies
3 To discuss new models and approaches in translation studies

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Translation, translators and the invention of alphabet and translation
2 Translation, translators and the invention of alphabet and translation
3 Translation, translators and the invention of alphabet and translation
4 Translators and the development of national languages
5 Translators and the development of national languages
6 Translators and the transmission of cultural values
7 Translators and the transmission of cultural values
8 Midterm Exam
9 Translators and the emergence of national literature
10 Translators and the dissemination of knowledge
11 Translators and the dissemination of knowledge
12 Interpreters and the making of history
13 Translation in the Ottoman Empire
14 Translation in the period of Turkish Republic
15 Interpreting diplomats
16 Final Exam

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

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