MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ACL3007 | Translation | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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. |
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. |
Translation of texts on various subjects both in English and Turkish; introduction to translation theory. |
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 |
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: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |