Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ETI 463Translation of EU Texts3+0+03615.07.2026
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 Students will study the translation of EU texts and learn theoretical knowledge about EU and Turkey-EU relations.
Course Content This course helps students to gain awareness about the EU institutions and its functioning as well as the history of EU- Turkey relations. Following this, students learn the specific terminology used in EU acquis and practice translation.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Dr. Öğr. Üyesi
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
Course Notes Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.

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 2 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 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 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will gain background knowledge about the European Union and its relations with Turkey,
2 After taking this course, students will be able to/ will learn and analyze the terminology of the EU acquis, regulations, decisions and directives,
3 After taking this course, students will be able to translate EU texts

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the History of European Union Introduction to the History of European Union Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
2 History of European Union continued History of European Union continued Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
3 An Overview of Turkey’s International Relations An Overview of Turkey’s International Relations Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
4 History of European Union and Turkey Relations History of European Union and Turkey Relations Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
5 Midterm exam 1 Midterm exam 1 Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
6 History of European Union and Turkey Relations continued History of European Union and Turkey Relations continued Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
7 An Overview of International Political Organizations An Overview of International Political Organizations Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
8 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
9 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
10 Midterm exam 2 Midterm exam 2 Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
11 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
12 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
13 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
14 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
15 Translation of the EU texts Translation of the EU texts Steiner, H. J., Alston, P., & Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals: text and materials. Oxford University Press, USA.
16 Final Exam Final Exam revision

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 2 5 5 5 5 3 2 2 4 5 3 3
C1 2 4 5 4 5 3 2 2 5 5 4 3
C2 1 4 5 5 5 3 2 1 4 5 3 3
C3 1 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 4 5 3 3

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