Information Package

Program of Translation and Interpretation (English)

MTI471

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER INTERPRETING

Course Code
MTI471
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will gain knowledge about legislative regulations concerning emergency and disaster interpreters.
  2. will acquire competence in basic terminology of emergency and disaster interpreting and gain necessary translating skills.
  3. will achieve awareness of intercultural dimension of emergency and disaster interpreting and attitudes required for interpreters to possess.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enhance students' interpreting skills with intense interpreting practices in a conference setting. Students are expected to develop strategies to control stress and to deal with various speakers and different dictions of non-native English speakers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction
2nd Week Definition of Emergency and Disaster
3rd Week National and international institutions and establishments regarding Emergencies and Disasters
4th Week The importance and role of interpreters during Emergencies and Disasters
5th Week Psychology of Emergencies and Disasters and challenges that interpreters may face
6th Week Interpreting ethics at Emergency and Disaster situations
7th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
10th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
11th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
12th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
13th Week Case Study and Translation Practice
14th Week Final Remarks
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingAFAD, Çeviri Derneği ve çeşitli uluslararası yardım kuruluşlarının internet siteleri
ARÇ ile ilgili düzenlemeler (protokol vb.) ve eğitim dokümanları (terimceler vb.)
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(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 12 2 24
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 6 3 18
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 7 3 21
Total Work Load122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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