Faculty of Arts and Sciences

ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING PROGRAM


Goal: To meet the need for well-equipped translators arising from the cultural and inter-country mobility created by the developing global economy.


Objectives:

a) Being able to use not only Turkish but also English language at a high level in all four skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) and using a different language of their own choice at an advanced level

b) Achieving general knowledge and culture levels in different disciplines

c) Being able to know translation theory, principles and techniques and apply them in various texts.

d) Being able to use information and translation technologies effectively

e) Enabling students to specialize in a branch of translation according to their own skills.

Department of English Translation and Interpreting General Information

Establishment and Approval The department of English Translation and Interpreting was established on 21.11.2018 by the decision of the Executive Committee of the Higher Education Council within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Required Qualifications English Language Translation and Interpreting department candidates who want to study in the department are expected to know their mother tongue as well as English at a high level and in every skill. For this reason, they must successfully pass the preparatory class or skip the preparatory class by submitting valid language certificates that determine their language level. Since the students of this program need to be translators in various fields, they need to be individuals who have a habit of reading and follow innovations.
General Structure of the Program

a) All skills are included in the preparatory and first year, and speaking and writing courses, which are especially more difficult in the following years.

b) In the curriculum, courses from different disciplines are taken as electives and students are provided with knowledge in various fields.

c) It is provided that students practice what they have learned by doing an internship.

d) Related courses are conducted in computer laboratories and workshops on a hands-on basis.

e) As of the third year, it is ensured that they specialize in at least one field by determining the skills of each student with the evaluations of the relevant instructors and ensuring that they take elective courses in this direction.

Terms of Admission to the Register

Registration in the program is carried out according to the OSYM Examination System.

Students studying at other national or international universities can apply for a lateral transfer in accordance with the principles established by Çağ University and Higher Education Council (YÖK). For detailed information, please refer to the Student Admission Requirements of Çağ University (http://www.cag.edu.tr/tr/ogrenci-isleri-mudurlugu-kayit-kabul-kosullari).

 

Measurement and Evaluation Method Assessment and evaluation methods may differ for each course depending on the nature of the course; however, a midterm and a final exam are usually given for each course. For details, you can review the evaluation systems of the courses in the course content chart.
Requirements for Obtaining a Degree If the weighted average (DNO) of all the courses taken by a student in one semester is 3.00-3.49, s/he is awarded with the certificate of “Honor”, if s/he is 3.50 and above, s/he is awarded with the certificate of “High Honor”.
Graduation Requirements In order for the student to graduate, he/she must have taken all the compulsory, general elective and field elective courses (240 ECTS) specified in the curriculum, and the overall grade point average must be 2.00 out of 4.00.
Title to be Received Students who successfully complete the department receive the title of Translator with all their rights and authorities.
Fields of Work Graduates of the program will be able to work as translators in many business branches such as Customs, Ministries, Media Agencies, European Union Offices, Translation Agencies, Trade and Logistics companies.
Continuing Education Opportunities Students can continue their postgraduate (Master's and Doctoral) programs.
Program Level First-level English Translation and Interpreting undergraduate program.
Program Language English and Turkish
Head of Department

Dr. Lec. Member Aysun YURDAYIK DAĞTAŞ

aysunyurdaisik@cag.edu.tr

Tel : +90.324.651 48 00

Fax : +90.324.651 48 11

ECTS and Erasmus Coordinator

Dr. Lec. Member Aysun YURDAYIK DAĞTAŞ

aysunyurdaisik@cag.edu.tr

Res. Asst. Berivan HASGÜL

berivanhasgul@cag.edu.tr

Tel : +90.324.651 48 00

Fax : +90.324.651 48 11

 

ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING DEPARTMENT PROGRAM OUTPUTS (OP)

Students who have successfully completed the program:

PO 1. S/He has mastered the cultures of the languages in which s/he works; s/he has a general culture on a national and international scale.
PO 2. Turkish and English languages are used in different communication situations by mastering proper pronunciation and diction.
PO 3. S/He has the level of terminology and special field knowledge to be able to translate in the fields s/he works in.
PO 4. S/He has awareness of translation studies approaches and its importance today.
PO 5. S/He is able to use information and translation technologies effectively.
PO 6. S/He is able to transfer written, oral, audio and visual texts to the target language in accordance with the employer's demands, the characteristics of the text, the reception conditions, the terms used, the language of the area and the local usage.
PO 7. S/He is able to evaluate and correct translations in terms of the content, visual characteristics and appropriateness of the source text for its purpose.
PO 8. S/He follows national and international developments in the field of translation studies, continuously improves his/her professional knowledge and skills, and carries out relevant projects.
PO 9. S/He has the ability to think critically and creatively, solve problems and analyze-synthesize-evaluate.
PO 10. S/He acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
PO 11. S/He conducts interdisciplinary studies.
PO 12. S/He is able to cooperate with relevant sectors.
PO 13. S/He specializes in at least one of the areas of oral and/or written translation.
PO 14. S/He translates English - Turkish languages ​​and can read, understand, analyze and translate basic texts in a third language.

 

First Year, First Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
HIS-101 Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-101 Critical Writing Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-103 Rhetorical Grammar Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-105 Lexicology and Textual Analysis Supplementary Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-107 Introduction to Translation Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
TUR-107 Turkish for Translators Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 3
FLL-101 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 3
OSD-130 Common Elective Courses Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Elective 3-0-3 3
TRN-300 Common Elective Courses I Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 6
Total Credit 26 41
First Year, Second Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
COM-102 Basic Information Technologies Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
HIS-102 History of the Ataturk's Revolutions and Principles II Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 2-0-2 3
RKT-102 Career Planning Department Elective Courses Compulsory 1-0-1 2
TRN-102 Oral Communication Skills Supplementary Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-104 Comparative Grammar Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TUR-106 Turkish for Translators II Supplementary Courses Compulsory 2-0-2 3
TRN-108 Introduction to Translation II Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
FLL-102 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 3
Total Credit 20 33
Second Year, Third Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
GNK-201 European Union and International Politics Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-201 Discourse Analysis Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-205 On-Sight Translation Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 4
TRN-207 Listening and Note-Taking Technics Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 2-2-3 5
TRN-209 Translation of the texts on Social Sciences Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 4
TRN-211 Comparative Languages and Culture Studies Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
FLL-201 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 3
Total Credit 21 31
Second Year, Fourth Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
TRN-202 Translation Theory and Methodology Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 5
TRN-203 Précis Translation Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 4
TRN-206 Introduction to Oral Interpreting Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 4
TRN-208 Written Media Translation Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 2-2-2 6
TRN-210 Translation of Political and Legal Texts Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
GNK-212 Current Issues in Media Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 2-1-3 5
FLL-202 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 3
Total Credit 20 33
Third Year, Fifth Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
TRN-301 Introduction to Consecutive Translation Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 2-2-3 6
TRN-303 Translation of International Relations and EU Texts Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 2-2-3 6
TRN-309 Research Methods in Translation Department Elective Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
OSD-131 Common Elective Courses Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Elective 2-0-2 3
FLL-301 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 2-0-2 3
TRN-300 Common Elective Courses I Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 2-0-2 6
Total Credit 17 30
Third Year, Sixth Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
TRN-302 Translation Technologies Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
TRN-304 Introduction to Simultaneous Translation Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 2-3-4 6
TRN-308 Translation of Literary Texts Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
TRN-310 Scientific and Technical Texts Translation Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 3-0-3 6
TRN-312 Translation Internship Basic Occupational Courses Compulsory 0-1-0 3
FLL-302 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 3
TRX-302 Elective I Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 3-0-3 6
Total Credit 19 36
Fourth Year, Seventh Semester
Code Course Type Credit ECTS
TRN-401 Translation of Medical Texts Specialized Field Courses Compulsory 2-2-3 6
TRN-403 Editing and Revising in Translation Department Elective Courses Compulsory 2-2-3 6
OSD-133 Common Elective Courses Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Elective 2-0-2 3
FLL-401 Elective Foreign Language Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 2-0-2 3
TRN-400 Area Elective Courses II Department Compulsory Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. Compulsory 2-0-2 6
Total Credit 14 24

First Year, First Semester

HIS-101 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution I

Theis course is designed to teach the foundation and development of Modern Turkey. To give the right information about Ataturk’s way of thinking, Turkish Republic History, Turkey and some factors threatening the applications of Ataturk’s way of thinking. Educate Turkish youth as regards to Ataturk’s way of thinking which offers an absolute unity at home as a system including all cultural components of Turkish country. To raise rationalist, contemporary, humanist, hardworking, and honorable youngsters.

TRN-101 Critical Writing

The main objective of this course is to write argumentative texts by using effective reasons and evidence to support claims. Using dialogic arguments. At the end of this course, students will be able to strengthen their literary skills by integrating the critical reading process with the writing process. Furthermore, They will be able to write critical reasoning in various rhetorical situations.

TUR-101 Turkish for Translators I

One of the important areas of grammar is syntax. This course provides detailed information on topics such as word groups, phrases, sentences and elements of sentences, classification of sentences will be discussed, as well as issues such as defective expression, spelling rules, punctuation marks

TRN-103 Rhetorical Grammar

This course is designed to teach advanced level structures (e.g. word classes, elements of the sentence, types of sentence, sentence fragments etc.) of different types of texts on a contextual level, evaluation of the most problematic forms of English grammar with guidance in their function and usage using methods such as error analysis or discourse analysis, presenting a descriptive review of the forms and function of advanced English grammar structure, the use of these structures in various contexts.

TRN-105 Lexicology and Textual Analysis

This course is designed to widen and deepen the knowledge of English vocabulary, its history and structure. We will deal with the topics focusing on the meaning of the words and contexts they are used in, word-formation and its processes, usage of idioms collocations and phraseology.

TRN-107 Introduction to Translation I

This course is designed to deepen students’ knowledge related format, style, function and content; In the context of informative and functional texts, text translation and developing their translation abilities by translation excercises. A solid foundation in the field of translation science for students is provided thanks to in-class excercises like translation of texts from different genres and getting them ready to overcome the potential challenges they may encounter.

FLX-101 Second Foreign Language I (Elective)

FLG-101 German, FLF-101 French, FLS-101 Spanish, FLR-101 Russian, FLC-101 Chines includes basic sentence structures, which can be used by students to express themselves. The learning environment develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of students to increase their participation in the class.

First Year, Second Semester

HIS-102 History of the Ataturk's Revolutions and Principles II

The course aims to provide the students about the foundation and development of Modern Turkey.  In this context it is objected to tell the right information about  Ataturk’s way of thinking, Turkish Republic History, Turkey and some factors threatening   the applications of Ataturk’s way of thinking, to train Turkish Youth as regards to Ataturk’s way of thinking which offers an absolute unity at home as a system including all cultural components of Turkish country and finally to raise rationalist, contemporary, humanist, hardworking, and honorable youngsters.

TRN106 Turkish For Translators II

This course consists of several literary genres like novel, story, essay, poem, and book reviews as well as topics related to Turkish grammar like orthography and punctuation, sentence types, elements of sentences, ambiguities, and types of written and oral expression. The course also includes prepared an unprepared speech techniques.

TRN102 Oral Communication Skills

The main goal of this course is developing communication skills needed in everyday conversations and discussions; using communication strategies appropriately; developing vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Students will develop their communication skills through a variety of pair, group, and class activities. They will also improve their vocabulary and critical thinking skills via this course.

TRN104 Comparative Grammar

The course aims to demonstrate students the similarities and differences between Turkish and English in terms of linguistics and grammar. Students are expected to study and compare the syntactical structures in Turkish and English by considering the functionality of the language to solve the problems related to the translation by considering the functionality of the language.

TRN108 Introduction to Translation II

This course aims to familiarize students with the history, basic norms and theories of translation as a science. Following an introduction to translation history, students develop a perspective examining translation theories. Through which students are expected to develop a deeper insight about translation process and product

COM102 Basic Information Technologies

This course aims for students to acquire the ability to use information technologies in their professional lives after their graduation by training them on the functions of contemporary information technologies. Moreover, this course comprises basic knowledge and abilities on the computer literacy as well as Microsoft Office programs.

 FLX-102 Second Foreign Language II  (Elective)

FLG-102 German, FLF-102 French, FLS-102 Spanish, FLR-102 Russian, FLC-102 Chines are the elective second foreign language courses, in which students are encouraged to express themselves in a motivating classroom environment. In such a learning environment, it is intended to maximize student involvement and learning by letting students use their own experiences and opinions. The most significance about the course is that it brings the real-life situations into the classroom setting in order to prepare them for experiencing the usage of the second foreign language. This course presets essential vocabulary, authentic reading texts, dialogues to improve students’ reading and listening skills.

Second Year, Third Semester

TRN201 Discourse Analysis

Discourse Analysis starts with examining the textual and non-textual components of discourse in the translation field and then it will focus on analyzing verbal, written and visual texts with some approaches. The discussion of theoretical and methodological traditions are exlopred in the field. Discourse Analysis examines how discourse is constucted through written and spoken texts in social settings, by means of language.

TRN203 Précis Translation

The course shall cover development and acquisition of skills for reading, thinking and translating concisely. Students are assigned to study on the text submitted to them to acquire pace and accuracy in precis writing and translation after they are well-furnished with the theoretical background required.

TRN205 On-Sight Translation

This course enables the students to practice sight translation skills.

TRN207 Listening and Note-Taking Technics

As well as providing a comprehensible introduction to note taking technics, this course focuses on analysing authentic listening materials and speech samples used in different discourses. It concentrates on higher level listening skills and strategies such as the fundamentals of listening and aims to improve the ability to understand conversations and lectures in the target language so as to obtain competence over basic listening comprehension and expressing in another language required for consecutive interpreting.

TRN209 Translation of the texts on Social Sciences

This course enables the students to practice translation and theoretical discussion on history, sociology, social/cultural anthropology, psychology, media/cultural studies texts.

TRN211 Comparative Languages and Culture Studies

This course introduces students to various cultures and languages from around the world. It helpss students understand different cultures to become better language learners and translators/interpreters. The course includes topics such as history, economy, demographics, sociopolitical structure, and linguistic overview of various English speaking countries as well as European Union countries. Differences in speech, dialect and accents are covered along with various forms of slang, idioms, collocations, colloquialisms, jargon, and vocabulary. Different cultures are explored through texts and multimedia and compared with each other and Turkey.

FLX-201 Second Foreign Language III (Elective)

FLG-201 German, FLF-201 French, FLS-201 Spanish, FLR-201 Russian, FLC-201 Chines includes basic sentence structures, which can be used by students to express themselves. The learning environment develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of students to increase their participation in the class.

Second Year, Fourth Semester

TRN-202 Translation Theory and Methods

This course is an introductory course that deals with the basic concepts of translation theory. It aims to introduce students to the major issues that have shaped translation, especially in the West. One of the objectives of the course is to create the necessary awareness to look at translation from different perspectives. Examples of topics to be examined and discussed: “equivalence”, “phrase shifts”, “target translation”, “source-oriented translation”, “rewriting” etc.

GNK-204 European Union and International Policy

This course deals with developments in international politics after 1945. In this context, the important developments of the Cold War period and the impact of this period on international institutions are discussed. Among these institutions, the European Union is primarily examined. It focuses on the historical development and political-economic integration process of the European Union since 1945 and on EU institutions such as the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament. At the same time, the course discusses the stages and current problems on Turkey's path to membership in the European Union in the light of current developments. This course then provides a clear and in-depth examination of the development of the UN since 1945 and the challenges and opportunities facing the organization now. The role of the UN in today's multi-centre international policy environment is evaluated. Finally, among the institutions, NATO is examined within the scope of its changing strategic concepts and operations.

TRN-206 Introduction to Interpreting

The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to different types and environments of translation, to teach strategies and techniques for translation, and to prepare students for simultaneous and sequential translation. The course also aims to broaden students' vocabulary related to the field. In this course, the features of the language used in the written and visual media will be examined. Different text types, functions and discourses in newspapers will be compared and appropriate methods to be followed in translating these texts will be discussed. In the course, the resources and strategies used by the translator in the process of reading the studied English text are covered. Students are prepared to translate these texts from the source language to the target language by working on sample texts with different difficulty levels in different text types.

TRN-208 Written Media Translation

In this course, the features of the language used in the written and visual media will be examined. Different types of texts in newspapers, their functions and discourses will be compared and appropriate methods to be followed in the translation of these texts will be discussed. Students are prepared to translate these texts from the source language to the target language by working on sample texts with different difficulty levels in different text types.

TRN-210 Translation of Legal and Political Texts

This course offers students a specific field of translation activity: legal and political translation. The course will cover topics such as the nature and characteristics of the legal language, the identification of difficulties in legal and political translation, and solutions to them, as well as equivalence in the translation of legal and political texts.

GNK-212 Current Issues in Media

This course aims to introduce students to current and emerging issues and trends in Turkey and the world in general. Their main focus is to make students aware of world events by making use of the internet, newspapers and television, and to equip them with general information about current issues on the agenda of the country and the world. Therefore, this course includes learning the terminology, reading texts and discussion topics related to the relevant topics.

FLX-202 Second Foreign Language IV (Elective)

FLG-202 German, FLF-202 French, FLS-202 Spanish, FLR-202 Russian, FLC-202 Chinese courses enable students to apply various instructional activities to reinforce their basic foreign language knowledge, learn vocabulary, keep in mind and use when necessary, skills and strategies. It aims to enable students to read the texts they encounter using the reading strategies they have learned, and to enable students to acquire writing skills in the target language in line with their needs and levels.

Third Year, Fifth Semester

TRN301 Introduction to Consecutive Translation

The main aim of this course is to develop students' theoretical knowledge as well as note-taking and consecutive translation skills. The course aims to develop students' listening, comprehension, note-taking and higher-order thinking skills. It also focuses on improving students' memory skills for interpreting.

TRN303 International Relations and EU Texts Translation

This course aims to help students understand the nature of the European Union and understand the nature of documents used in different institutions of the European Union, terms and pronunciations in the European Union through the flow of bilingual documents. In addition, students should acquire methods of translation from English to Turkish, taking into account professional standards.

TRN305 English Literature

This course aims to examine the period from Old English Literature to the 18th century in chronological order as a preliminary to English Literature.

TRN307 Linguistics and Translation

The aim of this course is to explain the basic concepts and basic terms of linguistics, to give a general idea about linguistics and phonology in general, to give the structure and syntax of words, and to examine the impact of linguistics on translation studies. In summary, the main aim of the course is not to examine separate language theories and fields, but to identify factors that can benefit translation research and adapt them to the needs of the translator.

TRN309 Research Methods in Translation

The aim of this course is to show students the basic steps to follow when writing a research paper in the field of translation. The course aims to provide students with practical knowledge in developing research topics, supporting their ideas, using secondary sources and documentation, as well as developing the research skills and methods to be used during the research assignment.

FLX-301 Second Foreign Language V (Elective)

FLG-301 German, FLF-301 French, FLS-301 Spanish, FLR-301 Russian, FLC-301 Chinese courses enable students to apply various didactic activities to reinforce their basic foreign language knowledge, to learn vocabulary, to keep it in memory and to use it when necessary. It aims to enable students to read the texts they encounter using the reading strategies they have learned, and to enable students to acquire writing skills in the target language in line with their needs and levels.

First Year, 1.Semester

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Code

Name of the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN101

Critical Writing

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN103

Rhetorical Grammar

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN105

Lexicology and Textual Analysis

 

5

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

TRN107

 Introduction to Translation I

4

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

HIS-101

Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution I

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

TUR101

Turkish for Translators I

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

4

FLX101

Second Foreign Language I (Elective)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

First Year, 2.Semester

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Code

Name of the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN102

Oral Communication Skills

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN104

Comparative Grammar

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN106

Turkish For Translators II

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

TRN108

Introduction to Translation II

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

HIS-101

History of the Ataturk's Revolutions and Principles II

4

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM102 Basic Information Technologies

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

FLX102

Second Foreign Language II  (Elective)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Second Year, 3.Semester

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Code

Name of the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN201

Discourse Analysis

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

TRN203

Précis Translation

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

TRN205

On-Sight Translation

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

TRN207

Listening and Note-Taking Technics

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

TRN209

Translation of the texts on Social Sciences

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

TRN211

Comparative Languages and Culture Studies

4

3

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLX201

Second Foreign Language III (Elective)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Second Year, 4.Semester

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Code

Name of the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN202

Translation Theory and Methods

 

 

4

3

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GNK-204

European Union and International Policy

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

TRN206

Introduction to Interpreting

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

3

 

4

 

 

TRN208

Written Media Translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

4

3

 

 

 

 

TRN210

Translation of Legal and Political Texts

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

GNK-212

Current Issues in Media

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

FLX202

Second Foreign Language IV (Elective)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

Third Year, 5.Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Code

Name of the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN301

Introduction to Consecutive Translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

3

 

 

 

 

TRN303

 International Relations and EU Texts Translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

TRN305

 English Literature

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN307

 Linguistics and Translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRN309

Research Methods in Translation

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

FLX301

Second Foreign Language V (Elective)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

THYEOF Qualifications in the Basic Field of Humanities

English Translation and Interpreting Program Outputs (PO)

 

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KNOWLEDGE

 

Theoretical and Factual

1- The learner has course materials containing up-to-date information based on the competencies gained in the field of humanities, applied tools and materials, research, methods and techniques applied in field studies, and advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by other sources.

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X

X

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKILLS

 

 

Cognitive and Applied

1-The learner uses advanced institutional and applied knowledge gained in the field of humanities.

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X

X

 

 

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X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-The learner uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of humanities; uses, solutions and applies it in the fields of education, research and community service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPETENCIES

Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 1-The learner works independently or takes responsibility as a team member to solves complex unforeseen problems encountered in the field of humanities.

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X

 

 

 

 

2-The learner plans the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility.

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X

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

3- The learner plans personal and institutional development by using the knowledge and skills in the field of humanities.

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X

 

X

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X

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

X

 

Learning Competence

1- The learner evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of humanities with a critical approach.

 

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X

 

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2- The learner determines the learning needs of the employees under her/his responsibility and manages the learning processes.

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X

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3- The learner develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

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X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Communication and Social Competence

1- The learner informs the relevant people and institutions in the field of humanities and transfers them to their thoughts, puts forward the solution proposals for the problems institutionally and practically.

 

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X

 

X

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X

 

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X

 

2-The learner supports solution proposals for problems related to the field of humanities with quantitative and qualitative data and shares these data with people and institutions that are experts and non-experts in the relevant field through various communication tools.

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X

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

 

3-The learner participates in various social, cultural and artistic activities in the field of humanities.

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X

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X

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X

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4-The learner follows the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of humanities using a foreign language and shares this information with experts and non-experts in the relevant field (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level).

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X

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X

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X

5- The learner uses information and information technologies at an advanced level, together with the computer software required by the field of humanities.

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X

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X

 

 

 

 

 

Field-Specific Competence

1-The learner collects, analyzes, interprets and shares information about the field of humanities with relevant persons, institutions and organizations.

 

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X

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

2- The learner observes ethical values in the process of applying information related to the field of humanities.

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X

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X

 

X

X

 

 

3- The learner support the universality of social and cultural rights in the field of humanities, gain awareness of social justice, and protects historical and cultural heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4- The learner carries out interdisciplinary research and analysis in the field of humanities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5- The learner acts and participates in quality management and processes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to thank Memsource for granting us free access to their platform through the Memsource Academic Edition.

 

 

 

We would like to thank memoQ for providing our students with free access to their platform through the memoQ Academic Program.

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to thank XTRF for giving our students free use of the XTRF University Program.

 

 

 

 

Our curriculum includes a practice of Wordfast translation tools, courtesy of Wordfast LLC and Yves Champollion.