will be able to keep up with all current issues regarding the translation profession.
will have knowledge of new arguments within the scope of translation studies.
will gain a critical point of view towards translation studies.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
This course aims to discuss translations and translators in not only linguistic and textual but also socio-cultural context by enabling students to follow current issues concerning translations and translators. Students are expected to follow all recent developments regarding to translation as a profession.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General Introduction
2nd Week
Revision of Translation Theories
3rd Week
Post-colonial Translation Studies
4th Week
Feminist Translation
5th Week
Translation Sociology
6th Week
Translation and Censorship
7th Week
Translation and Politics
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Critical Discourse Analysis and Translation
10th Week
Translation and Copyright Issues
11th Week
Translation and Publication Rights-Relationships between the translator, editor and publisher
12th Week
Translation and Occupational Standards
13th Week
Translation and Recent Developments in the Technology
14th Week
Final Remarks
15th Week
Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Hacettepe University Journal of Translation Studies
Simon, S. Gender in Translation. London: Routledge. 1996
Bassnett, S., and Trivedi,H. Post-colonial Translation: Theory & Practice. London: Routledge, 1998.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Problem Solving
Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
