Translation and Interpreting English
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Translation and Interpreting English
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Translation and Interpreting English
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04541206 | Oral Translation Techniques II | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+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 | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Abdulhamit ÇAKIR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Abdulhamit ÇAKIR | C- | [email protected] |
Course Content
Emphasis, intonation, voice level and sentence stress types are examined in order to increase comprehensibility, to speak effectively, to convey the purpose with fewer words in English speech types. Scientific development strategies, changes according to individuals, memory models, memory encoding methods and techniques, development of thinking ability and speed are provided to the students. Skills to be utilised in case the translator feels tired in the first thirty minutes and how to transfer from the source language to the target language are covered in detail.
Objectives of the Course
Recognizing interpreting and its types, improving interpreting skills
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Makes written or oral translations from source language to target language in accordance with the purpose. | 5 |
| P2 | To be able to use the professional knowledge about various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation in translation practice. | 5 |
| P3 | Uses information technologies required by translation. | 4 |
| P4 | Has a good command of the rules of use of the source and target languages to be used in translation. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Comprehends original texts or speeches for translation applications suitable for the purpose. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Applies preliminary steps including terminological, contextual and cultural research for translation practices appropriate for the purpose. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Makes in-text analysis of an original text or speech. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Evaluates the translated text for final reading. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O5 | Completes the process of reconstruction of the text in the target language. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| O6 | Recognises the history of countries where English is used as a first language. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O7 | Has an awareness of various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O8 | Uses cultural background knowledge in translation practices. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O9 | Analyses the cultural elements of the text in reading texts for translation. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O10 | Evaluates a translated text or a translated text in terms of its cultural elements and appropriateness. | P.2.5 | 1 |
| O11 | Creates a new text suitable for the purpose in the target language with all its elements. | P.2.6 | 1 |
| O12 | Analyses a text or a speech through computer-aided translation tools. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O13 | Has knowledge of the usage rules of both source and target language. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O14 | Understands reading in first, second or third language. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O15 | Prepares a draft text in the target language. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O16 | Determines the linguistic-textual and semiotic elements considered in the source language for pre-translation decisions. | P.4.4 | 1 |
| O17 | Evaluates the translated text in terms of in-text elements and its suitability for the target language and culture. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O18 | Creates a text suitable for the purpose in the target language. | P.4.6 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Consecutive translation exercises from English to Turkish (economy): a- Economic Stability b- Public Finance |
| 2 | Consecutive translation from English to Turkish (agriculture): a- Nomadic Lifestyle b- Agricultural Economics |
| 3 | Translation of some texts on transportation into English by reading: a- Types ofTtransportation b- Transportation Engineering |
| 4 | Reading and translation of some texts about Education and Technology into English: a- What Do We Mean by Education? b- Education is Freedom From Conditioning c- Computers and the Brain |
| 5 | Translation of some speeches (video) on climate into Turkish: a-Climatic Changes b- thermostats |
| 6 | Translation of daily conversation videos into Turkish: a- Expressing opinion b-Confirmation c- Disapproving d- Suggesting e- Accepting or rejecting the suggestion f- Asking for permission g- Allowing h- Offering and responding to the offer i- Asking for identity information etc. |
| 7 | Translation of videos dealing with political issues into Turkish: a- Never Ever Give Up (Donald Trump) b- BBC News UK Politics (UK made serious mistake over virus border policy) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Consecutive translation exercises from Turkish to English; (technology) Nuclear Power Plants |
| 10 | Reading and translating texts on various subjects into Turkish; Arrival of the Novel in Turkey, Population Growth in Turkey, Organ Transplantation etc. |
| 11 | Consecutive or simultaneous translations of ""weather"" news on TV. |
| 12 | Discussion of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning and translation of students' speeches by other students |
| 13 | Discussing the origin of language and translating speeches, testing consecutive and simultaneous translation techniques. |
| 14 | Evaluation of the year, examining the rate of development of students' skills in translation practice. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Some oudio-visual materials on different genres. |
| Doğan,Aymil (2017) sözlü çeviri çalışmaları ve uygulamaları.siyasal kitabevi. | |
| Nolan,James (2005) interpretation:techniques and exercises.Mutilinguil Matters. | |
| Various videos on various topics. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 56 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 1,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Comprehends original texts or speeches for translation applications suitable for the purpose. | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| O2 | Applies preliminary steps including terminological, contextual and cultural research for translation practices appropriate for the purpose. | 5 | 5 | - | 5 |
| O3 | Makes in-text analysis of an original text or speech. | 5 | 5 | - | 5 |
| O4 | Evaluates the translated text for final reading. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| O5 | Completes the process of reconstruction of the text in the target language. | 5 | 5 | - | 5 |
| O6 | Recognises the history of countries where English is used as a first language. | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Has an awareness of various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O8 | Uses cultural background knowledge in translation practices. | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Analyses the cultural elements of the text in reading texts for translation. | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | Evaluates a translated text or a translated text in terms of its cultural elements and appropriateness. | - | - | - | - |
| O11 | Creates a new text suitable for the purpose in the target language with all its elements. | - | - | - | - |
| O12 | Analyses a text or a speech through computer-aided translation tools. | - | - | - | - |
| O13 | Has knowledge of the usage rules of both source and target language. | - | - | - | - |
| O14 | Understands reading in first, second or third language. | - | - | - | - |
| O15 | Prepares a draft text in the target language. | - | - | - | - |
| O16 | Determines the linguistic-textual and semiotic elements considered in the source language for pre-translation decisions. | - | - | - | - |
| O17 | Evaluates the translated text in terms of in-text elements and its suitability for the target language and culture. | - | - | - | - |
| O18 | Creates a text suitable for the purpose in the target language. | - | - | - | - |