Information Package

Program of International Trade (English 30%)

ENG350

TRANSLATION

Course Code
ENG350
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To understand and identify the structural differences between English and Turkish
  2. To recall previous knowledge on grammar and apply this knowledge to academic content
  3. To realize different uses of words in different contexts
  4. To translate sentences of various structure and level of difficulty into the target language, considering important points about tone and content
  5. To produce alternative translations for the words, phrases and structures given in the source language
  6. To enrich their academic vocabulary
  7. To enhance their comprehension of academic written material
  8. To develop analytical thinking skills
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionENG 350 is an upper-intermediate (C1 level) course which aims to equip students with the techniques and strategies necessary to translate academic texts of various structure and level of difficulty into English and Turkish. The course aims to develop students? ability to read and understand academic texts, translate them into Turkish and English, and enhance their knowledge of academic vocabulary.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1. Comparison and contrast of English and Turkish sentences& Time and Tenses Handout-1 (English-Turkish)
2nd Week 2. Simple and Compound Sentences H-2 (Turkish-English)
3rd Week 3. Passive Constructions H-3 (English-Turkish)
4th Week 4. Passive Constructions H-4 (English-Turkish)
5th Week 5. Adjective clauses H-5 (English-Turkish)
6th Week 6. Adjective clauses H-6 (Turkish-English)
7th Week 7. General Revision material: Multiple Choice Translation Tests H-7
8th Week 8. MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week 9. Noun clauses H-8 (English-Turkish)
10th Week 10. Noun clauses H-9 (Turkish-English)
11th Week 11. Adverbial Clauses H-10 (English-Turkish)
12th Week 12. Adverbial Clauses H-11 (Turkish-English)
13th Week 13. Complex Sentences with Multiple Clauses H-12 (English-Turkish) (Turkish- English)
14th Week 14. General Revision material: Multiple Choice Translation Tests H-13, FINAL EXAM
15th Week
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingBaşkent University CDU Grammar and Translation Materials (ELDBU-CDU)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Oral Exam 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 5 2 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 2 2
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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