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Program of Translation and Interpretation (English)

MTI271

TRANSLATION THEORIES

Course Code
MTI271
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to comprehend the theories in translation,
  2. will be able to comprehend the tenets of translation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach the major theoretical developments in the history of translation and interpretation studies with a particular emphasis on the contemporary theories of translation. The course focuses on the intersecting areas of language and culture, language and art, language and philosophy, and language and history in order to provide students with the knowledge of theoretical ideas that have influenced and are still shaping translating practice. Besides, in this course, students will be acquainted with the key elements of translation theory as well as with an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach to translation process. Such an acquirement of knowledge will improve the students' translation skills by enabling them to develop a critical perspective on the process and product of translation. Students will also learn to put their theoretical knowledge into practice by applying translation theories to texts in various fields.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction
2nd Week Language and Culture
3rd Week Problems of Equivalence
4th Week Loss and Gain
5th Week Ealy Theorists
6th Week Types of Translation
7th Week Decoding and recoding
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Untranslability
10th Week Education
11th Week The 17th and the 18th Century
12th Week Poetry and Translation
13th Week Translating Prose
14th Week General Review
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingBassnett, S. (2002). Translation Studies. (3rd ed.) London: Routledge.
Additional materials provided by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 4 3 12
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 2 8
Total Work Load173
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.76
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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