Translation and Interpreting English

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
04571401	Translation Criticism	4	Autumn	7	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	English
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Asst. Prof. Öznur YANAR TORBALI
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Öznur YANAR TORBALI	C-	[email protected]

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses
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	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.	2
P4	Has a good command of the rules of use of the source and target languages to be used in translation.	5
P5	To be able to use analytical thinking skills and the necessary theoretical knowledge in translation criticism.	5
P9	Uses Quality Standards in Translation in his/her applications.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	To have knowledge about the theories and practices of translation criticism.	P.5.1	1
O2	Understands the aims and methods of translation criticism.	P.5.2	1
O3	Makes text readings for the purpose of criticism.	P.5.3	1
O4	Analyses the text for the purpose of criticism.	P.5.4	1
O5	Criticise translation texts in line with their theoretical knowledge.	P.5.5	1
O6	Writes a translation criticism text.	P.5.6	1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	The aim,structure and content of the course and the teaching methods to be used are mentioned. The books, articles and compilations to be used in the course are listed for the students. Subjects such as what kind of course behavior will be expected from students and the amount of participation are expressed. Information about exams is given.
2	To create an introduction to translation criticism and critical concepts, a detailed reading begins with the work by Işın Bengi Öner entitled THE FORMATION OF CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSLATION CRITICISM and THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CRITICISM, METACRITICISM AND TRANSLATION STUDIES" by Işın Bengi Öner is undertaken in detail, with its layers being analysed separately and discussed.
3	The reading of the work entitled THE FORMATION OF CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSLATION CRITICISM and THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CRITICISM, METACRITICISM AND TRANSLATION STUDIES continues. The subject is reinforced with examples at the end of each chapter.
4	Exercises are carried out to put translation criticism awareness into practice, using the concepts and methods learned by examining different translations of Shakespeare's 66th sonnet.
5	Raymond von der Broeck's approach to translation criticism is examined in detail. Subsequently, within the scope of the criticism workshop, translation examples are analysed using this theoretical perspective, and translation criticism practices are carried out.
6	In line with Raymond von der Broeck's approach to translation criticism, the translation criticism workshop reinforces the requirements and pitfalls of critical practice with new examples.
7	A detailed reading of Aslı Araboğlu's work on meta-criticism and a re-analysis of the examples contained therein to consolidate the content and practice of the concept of meta-criticism.
8	Midterm Exam
9	The approaches to translation and criticism of Raymond von der Broeck, Gideon Toury and André Lefèvre are examined comparatively. The subject is supported by practical exercises.
10	The comparison of modern approaches continues. The subject is supported by practical examples.
11	After a detailed reading of the article entitled "Our Way of Seeing (Not Seeing) the Translator's Journey in Translation Criticism"and an analysis of the examples, exercises to form short critical essays are carried out.
12	A detailed reading of the article titled Overcoming the Dichotomy of Translatability/Untranslatability in Poetry Translation Criticism is conducted. Subsequently, examples of known poetry translations are examined, and an exercise in writing an individual translation critique is undertaken.
13	An activity is conducted involving reading the article titled Translation Criticism in the Light of Translator Choices and interpreting the examples within it in the context of the approaches learned.
14	The article entitled WHAT DOES TRANSLATION CRITICISM CRITICISE? is read. This is followed by a discussion section covering a general review of the topics covered during the term and translation criticism writing exercises.
15	Gains are consolidated through a workshop involving general review, critical writing and meta-criticism.
16	Final Exam

Resources	Formation of Critical Awareness in the Context of Translation Criticism
	Reiss, Katharina (2000) Translation Criticism: The Potential and Limitations. London: Routledge.
	Reiss, Katharina (2000) Translation Criticism: The Potential and Limitations. London: Routledge.
	Reiss, Katharina (2000) Translation Criticism: The Potential and Limitations. London: Routledge.

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	-	-
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
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	5	70
Midterms	1	20	20
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	20	20
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			152
Total Work Load / 30			5,07
Course ECTS Credits:			5

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

#	Learning Outcomes	P5
O1	To have knowledge about the theories and practices of translation criticism.	4
O2	Understands the aims and methods of translation criticism.	5
O3	Makes text readings for the purpose of criticism.	5
O4	Analyses the text for the purpose of criticism.	5
O5	Criticise translation texts in line with their theoretical knowledge.	4
O6	Writes a translation criticism text.	5