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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04570417 | Translation Services Industry | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 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 | English |
| Methods and Techniques | The course aims to transform students' theoretical knowledge into practical skills by employing various methods, such as case studies, group discussions, and project-based learning. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Students must have a basic knowledge of translation theories and linguistics as a prerequisite for this course. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Res. Asst. Öznur YANAR TORBALI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. Asst. Öznur YANAR TORBALI | C-CZ33 | [email protected] | 7730 |
Course Content
The "Translation Services Sector" course provides a comprehensive industry overview.
General Structure of the Translation Services Sector: Key stakeholders, service providers, and client profiles.
General Structure of the Translation Services Sector: Key stakeholders, service providers, and client profiles.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental dynamics of the translation services sector, professional ethics, and translation processes, preparing them to become effective translators in the industry.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Uses information technologies required by translation. | 5 |
| P7 | To internalise the knowledge of the translation sector and business areas and professional ethics of translation. | 5 |
| P9 | Uses Quality Standards in Translation in his/her applications. | 5 |
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 | 1 |
| O2 | Has knowledge about various translation technologies. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the functioning and workflow of translation technologies. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Has knowledge of the translation sector and business areas. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Expresses the ethics of translation and interpreting profession and its underlying philosophy. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Knows the past and current Translation Quality Standards. | P.9.1 | 1 |
| O7 | Understands the criteria required by the Quality Standards in Translation and the reasons for their use. | P.9.2 | 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 | General Structure of the Translation Services Sector: Key stakeholders, service providers, and client profiles. |
| 2 | Translation Processes and Management: Project management, quality control processes, and the use of technology. |
| 3 | Translation Processes and Management: Project management, quality control processes, and the use of technology. |
| 4 | Translation Tools and Technology: CAT tools, machine translation, translation memories, and AI applications. |
| 5 | Types of Translation: The role and significance of legal, technical, commercial, and literary translation in the sector. |
| 6 | Types of Translation: The role and significance of legal, technical, commercial, and literary translation in the sector. |
| 7 | Types of Translation: The role and significance of legal, technical, commercial, and literary translation in the sector. |
| 8 | Marketing and Client Relations: Marketing translation services, effective client communication, and sustainable client relationships. |
| 9 | Freelance Translation and Business Models: Advantages and challenges of freelancing, and job-finding strategies. |
| 10 | Freelance Translation and Business Models: Advantages and challenges of freelancing, and job-finding strategies. |
| 11 | Challenges and Solutions in the Sector: Translation errors, cultural differences, and crisis management. |
| 12 | Pricing and Contracts in Translation: Pricing strategies, contract preparation, and legal obligations. |
| 13 | Future Trends and Professional Development: Emerging technologies in the translation industry, innovative business practices, and continuous professional training. |
| 14 | Future Trends and Professional Development: Emerging technologies in the translation industry, innovative business practices, and continuous professional training. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | "Translation and Localization Project Management" – Keiran J. Dunne & Elena S. Dunne |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| 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: | 42 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 1,40 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 1 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Has knowledge about translation theories. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O2 | Has knowledge about various translation technologies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O3 | Understands the functioning and workflow of translation technologies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O4 | Has knowledge of the translation sector and business areas. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O5 | Expresses the ethics of translation and interpreting profession and its underlying philosophy. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O6 | Knows the past and current Translation Quality Standards. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O7 | Understands the criteria required by the Quality Standards in Translation and the reasons for their use. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |