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TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITBachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT 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 ESP 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 field-specific vocabulary
7) To enhance their comprehension of written material
8) To develop analytical thinking skills
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTNone
COURSE DEFINITIONThis is an upper-intermediate English for Specific Purposes translation course. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills in order to understand and identify the structural differences between English and Turkish, to recall previous knowledge on grammar and apply this knowledge to ESP content, to realize different uses of words in different contexts, to translate sentences of various structure and level of difficulty into the target language, considering important points about tone and content, to produce alternative translations for the words, phrases and structures given in the source language, and to enrich their field-specific vocabulary and to enhance their comprehension of written material.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Introduction to and Comparison of English and Turkish syntax
2nd Week Analysis and translation of simple and compound English Sentences into Turkish with reference to tenses, negation
3rd Week Translation of simple and compound Turkish Sentences into English with reference to tenses, negation
4th Week Revision of adjective clauses and introduction to translation of sentences with adjective clauses
5th Week Translation of sentences with adjective clauses from English into Turkish
6th Week Translation of sentences with adjective clauses from Turkish into English. Vocabulary study
7th Week Revision of noun clauses and introduction to translation of sentences with noun clauses
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Translation of sentences with noun clauses from English into Turkish
10th Week Translation of sentences with adjective clauses from Turkish into English
11th Week Revision of adverbial clauses and introduction to translation of sentences with adverbial clauses
12th Week Translation of sentences with adverbial clauses into Turkish
13th Week Translation of sentences with adjective clauses into English
14th Week Vocabulary study and covering of exam related materials.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READINGBaşkent University Grammar for Translation Courses Booklet (ELDBU-CDU)
Weekly Translation Materials
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term140
Other110
Total(%)50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)50
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam111
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work10220
Preparation for Final exam33090
Course hours10110
Preparation for Midterm exam11515
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam111
Homework
Total Workload137
Total Workload / 304,56
ECTS Credits of the Course5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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