Arabic Translation and Interpreting

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
04421010	Translation Theories	2025	Spring	2	3+0+0	5	5

Course Type	Compulsory
Course Cycle	Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Asst. Prof. Ramazan SÖNMEZ
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Ramazan SÖNMEZ	C-Z32	[email protected]	7670	Wednesday 09:00-11:00

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P1	Having the technical and theoretical knowledge required for translation and the ability to use them.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	To be able to understand the act of translation from technical and theoretical perspectives.	P.1.2	1
O2	Ability to compare and analyze the application results of different theoretical approaches.	P.1.4	1
O3	Ability to create target text using different technical and theoretical knowledge.	P.1.5	1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	The reading passage entitled "Forgiving When You Are Strong"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The students were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The students were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Halal Sustenance"was read with attention to the diacritical marks on the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
2	The reading passage entitled "Fulfilling One's Duty"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms encountered. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The First Beggar"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
3	The reading passage entitled "The Blue-Eyed Girl of Yemame"was read with attention to the vowel marks. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The students were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The Clever Solution"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
4	The reading passage entitled "The Clever Young Girl"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word by word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The Child and the Wounded Commander"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
5	The reading passage entitled "The Staff of Treachery"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were made to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms encountered. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Men and the Ship"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were made to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
6	The reading passage entitled "He Returned with the Soldiers of Hunayn"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The students were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The students were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The Muslim Judge"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were made to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
7	The reading passage entitled "The Judge and the Orphans"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Allah's Help and Victory"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were made to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
8	The reading passage entitled "Three Martyrs"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms introduced. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The Secret of the Black Dress"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
9	The reading passage entitled "The Black Shepherd and His Trustworthiness"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Sinnimar's Punishment"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
10	The reading passage entitled "Ten Times the Value of Every Dirham"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "The Loyalty of the Horse"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were made to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
11	The reading passage entitled "Abdulkerim and Hurma"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms introduced. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Ömer and the Poor Family"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
12	The reading passage entitled "The Snake and the Two Brothers"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on new vocabulary and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Under God's Watchful Eye"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
13	The reading passage entitled "What a Cheap Camel"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word by word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Which One Is the Caliph?"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.
14	The reading passage entitled "The Good Man and the Dog"was read with attention to the vowel marks. It was translated word-for-word and in its entirety. The pupils were asked to repeat it. Emphasis was placed on the new words and idioms. The pupils were given exercises to complete. The reading passage titled "Süfyan and the Elderly Sage"was read with attention to the vowel marks of the words. A word-by-word and overall translation was provided. The students were asked to repeat it. New words and idioms were highlighted. Exercises were set for the students.

Resources

40 Hikâye ile Arapça Dr. Sultan Şimşek Akdem Yay.

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Practice	-	-
Field Study	-	-
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	-	-
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
Quiz	-	-
Listening	-	-
Midterms	1	40 (%)
Final Exam	1	60 (%)
Total		100 (%)

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	3	42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	14	6	84
Midterms	1	10	10
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Practice	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	0	0	0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	14	14
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load / 30			5
Course ECTS Credits:			5

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P1
O1	To be able to understand the act of translation from technical and theoretical perspectives.	4
O2	Ability to compare and analyze the application results of different theoretical approaches.	5
O3	Ability to create target text using different technical and theoretical knowledge.	4