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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04560314 | Semiotics and Translation | 3 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Visual and verbal expression, brainstorming, pairwork, groupwork, demonstration, simulation |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Mehmet ÇELİK |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Figen YILMAZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Figen YILMAZ | C-Z31 | [email protected] | 7385 |
Course Content
Students' comprehension on how the basic verbal / written translation will contribute to the translation efficiency of non-verbal / non-verbal information, signs and symbols. It is to demonstrate that the interpretation of non-verbal images is primarily social and ultimately personal, that symbols do not exist on their own.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose is to raise awareness on the effects of semiotics on translation and on the way it is reflected in translation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| 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. | 1 |
| P2 | To be able to use the professional knowledge about various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation in translation practice. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Has knowledge about translation theories. | P.1.1 | 5,6 |
| O2 | Comprehends original texts or speeches for translation applications suitable for the purpose. | P.1.2 | 5,6 |
| O3 | Applies preliminary steps including terminological, contextual and cultural research for translation practices appropriate for the purpose. | P.1.3 | 5,6 |
| O4 | Makes in-text analysis of an original text or speech. | P.1.4 | 6 |
| O5 | Completes the process of reconstruction of the text in the target language. | P.1.6 | 5,6 |
| O6 | Has an awareness of various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation. | P.2.2 | 6 |
| O7 | Uses cultural background knowledge in translation practices. | P.2.3 | 5,6,7 |
| O8 | Analyses the cultural elements of the text in reading texts for translation. | P.2.4 | 5,6,7 |
| O9 | Evaluates a translated text or a translated text in terms of its cultural elements and appropriateness. | P.2.5 | 5,6,7 |
| O10 | Creates a new text suitable for the purpose in the target language with all its elements. | P.2.6 | |
| O11 | Evaluates the translated text in terms of in-text elements and its suitability for the target language and culture. | P.4.5 | 6,7 |
| O12 | To have knowledge about the theories and practices of translation criticism. | P.5.1 | 6,7 |
| O13 | Makes text readings for the purpose of criticism. | P.5.3 | 6,7 |
| O14 | Analyses the text for the purpose of criticism. | P.5.4 | 6,7 |
| ** 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 | Introduction to Semiotics: Learning to observe and perceive; the aim of the course and its content |
| 2 | Definition of semiotics, basic litertaure on semiotics, terminology, theories and scholars related to semiotics |
| 3 | Studies on semiotics and translation, semiotic systems in translation, student presentations |
| 4 | The relationship between icon, image and sign; advertisements and movie posters in terms of semiotics and translation, student presentation |
| 5 | Types of translation; how does intersemiotic translation change our perception? |
| 6 | Intersemiotic translation and cultural representation; advertisements, movie posters and book illustrations as intersemiotic translation, student presentations |
| 7 | Revision |
| 8 | Midterm Examination |
| 9 | From page to stage; translation of plays as intersemiotic translation |
| 10 | Language in movies; cinematographic translation; transfer of nonlinguistic elements into the target culture, verbalizing feelings, interpreting nonverbal parts |
| 11 | The article "Translating Culture Specific Items"by Loika Kostopoulou is examined. It examines how to compress original speeches on the screen, how to interpret sound effects, how to compile other human and animal sounds, and how selected subtitles should help the viewer follow the main message in the film. |
| 12 | From literatüre to movie; verbal texts that can be translated cinematographically |
| 13 | Revision |
| 14 | Evaluation of intersemiotic works determined by students |
| 15 | Evaluation of intersemiotic works determined by students |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Marais, Kobus (2020) A Biosemitotic Theory of Translation. New York: Routledge. |
| Marais, Kobus (2020) A Biosemitotic Theory of Translation. New York: Routledge. | |
| Marais, Kobus (2020) A Biosemitotic Theory of Translation. New York: Routledge. | |
| Marais, Kobus (2020) A Biosemitotic Theory of Translation. New York: Routledge. | |
| Marais, Kobus (2020) A Biosemitotic Theory of Translation. New York: Routledge. |
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 | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| 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 | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 160 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,33 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Has knowledge about translation theories. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O2 | Comprehends original texts or speeches for translation applications suitable for the purpose. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O3 | Applies preliminary steps including terminological, contextual and cultural research for translation practices appropriate for the purpose. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O4 | Makes in-text analysis of an original text or speech. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O5 | Completes the process of reconstruction of the text in the target language. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| O6 | Has an awareness of various cultures, cultural differences and the integrative nature of translation. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O7 | Uses cultural background knowledge in translation practices. | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Analyses the cultural elements of the text in reading texts for translation. | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Evaluates a translated text or a translated text in terms of its cultural elements and appropriateness. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O10 | Creates a new text suitable for the purpose in the target language with all its elements. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| O11 | Evaluates the translated text in terms of in-text elements and its suitability for the target language and culture. | - | - | - | - |
| O12 | To have knowledge about the theories and practices of translation criticism. | - | - | - | - |
| O13 | Makes text readings for the purpose of criticism. | - | - | - | - |
| O14 | Analyses the text for the purpose of criticism. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |