COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

English Translation and Interpreting

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MÜGE IŞIKLAR KOÇAK

Offered to

Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies (English)
English Translation and Interpreting

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide students with a critical awareness in evaluating translated texts in various genres. During the course, students will discuss the criteria for a critical approach using existing methodological approaches and will practice on translated texts.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Maier, Carol. 2009. Reviewing and Criticism , in: M. Baker, G. Saldanha (eds.), Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, 2nd ed. Routledge, pp. 236 241.
2. Katharina Reiss. 2000. Translation Criticism The Potentials and Limitations. St. Jerome Publishing
3. Christiane Nord. 1998. Text Analysis in Translation. Rodopi.
4. Newmark, Peter. 1988. Translation Criticism , in: P. Newmark, A Textbook on Translation. Prentice Hall, pp. 84 192.
5. Various articles and translations will be given by the instructor.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Face-to-face and interactive courses. In the first six weeks of the course, students will read articles on methods of criticism and thus learn the methods by discussing them in class. In the following weeks, they will study and practice examples of criticism.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Yok

Assessment Criteria

1. Assessment will be based on mid-term and final exam.
2. Several assignments will be prepared based on the readings discussed in the semester.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance is obligatory.
2. Homeworks should be handed over on due time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

e-mail: muge.isiklar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes