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PSYCHOLOGY
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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.