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INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ACL3007 Translation Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to teach students how to translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English through analyzing structural elements. Emphasize will be put especially on a full comprehension of the text as a whole.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the successful completion of this course students will:
1)Learn some basic theories in translation
2)Learn about different aspects of language such as sentence structure, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, proverbs
3)Learn peculiarities of written and spoken language.
They will also have a better understanding of language as a part of culture, have insights about translation process and be able to translate texts into target language.

Course Content

Translation of texts on various subjects both in English
and Turkish; introduction to translation theory.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Translation of simple sentences
3) Translation op compound sentences
4) Translation of complex sentences
5) Translation of paragraphs on various subjects
6) Translation of paragraphs on various subjects
7) Translation of paragraphs on various subjects
8) Review
9) Translation of news articles
10) Translation of advertisements
11) Translation of film reviews
12) Translation of letters
13) Translation of legal documents
14) Translation of scientific articles
15) Final exam
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Translation I Text Compilation
2. Longman - Metro Büyük İngilizce Türkçe - Türkçe Sözlük,Önder Renkliyıldırım
3. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
4. Roget’s Thesaurus
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 5
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 1 15 15
Homework Assignments 10 1 10
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 7 7
Total Workload 79

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself