Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ETI 411Research Methods in Translation Studies3+0+037 
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' overall awareness of research methods and academic practices in translation studies. It is designed to introduce the requirements and methodological challenges of scientific research, as well as the rights, ethical responsibilities, and duties of researchers in the academic world.
Course Content
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 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
Attendance 12 % 0
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
13
% 60

 
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 6 10 60
Presentation 6 10 60
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6,13333333333333 184

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Research Methods in Translation -Saldanha, G.& O'Brien, S. Research Methodologies in Translation Studies, pp. 10-23
2 Research quality and Research ethics -Saldanha, G.& O'Brien, S. Research Methodologies in Translation Studies, pp. 27-48 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
3 Areas in Translation Studies -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 6-27 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
4 The Planning Process of Research -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 28-47 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
5 Theoretical models in translation -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 48-57 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
6 Types of Research -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 58-68 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
7 Research Questions and Hypotheses -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 69-82 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
8 Midterm Exam
9 Selecting and Evaluating Scientific Data Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 90-100 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
10 Producing a Research Paper -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 101-115 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
11 Presenting a Research Paper -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 116-121 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
12 Evaluation of a Research Paper -Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, Andrew. The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, pp. 122-128 -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
13 Exercises for Examining Research Papers -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
14 Exercises for Writing Research Papers -Handouts supplied by the lecturer
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 3 5 5 3 2 2 2 5 5 5 5

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