COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Translation Studies

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR NAFIZE SIBEL GÜZEL

Offered to

Translation Studies

Course Objective

Translation studies in Latin were referred to as the Translation of Languages, Translation of Knowledge, Translation of Empire and today s Transcultural Translation concept was given prominence even then. In the globalized world we live in, with the improvements in technology the land-borders no longer exist; however when you internalize the cultural translation concept better and present yourselves in the correct terms in the global arena, the color of your skin, your language, traditions, beliefs, natural beauties of the mother land, all gain value. The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the transcultural translation studies since the earliest times and prove them how with a sleight of hand the Western values and the Other cultures under the influence of the Western values have formed a common international sub-conscious. The texts of the course will be chosen from the World Literary Canon.

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

Bloom, Harold (1994) The Western Canon. NewYork: Riverhead Books
Lefevere, André (1992) Translation, Rewriting and the Manipulation of Literary Fame.
London: Routledge .
Chamberlain, Lori: Gender and the Metaphorics of Translation Signs 13:(1988: 454-72)
Bassnett S., Lefevere A.(2000) Constructing Cultures: Essays on Literary Translations. Sydney&Cleveden: Shanghai Foreign language Education Press.
Morte d Arthur Collections & Translations (1485) by Thomas Mallory.
Divan Literature Translated for the West by Romantics /by Quaritch Bernard (1886) by Fitzgerald and more recent translations
Robert Byron The Road to Oxiana
Aphra Behn Oronooko.
The Anaeid of Virgil translations by Joseph Davidson (1801), Cecil Day Lewis (1952), Robert Fitzgerald (1990), and other present versions.
Shakespeare Translations & Interpretations of the 18th Century.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The sources suggested for this course are mainly two different types. The first group of sources include the recently published academic books and articles. The students are expected to skim and scan them before they come to class. After the necessary theoretical knowledge and common terminology is gained through this period case studies begin. The translations made from Turkish into English throughout the long years are scrutinized in this process. The translations are grouped, evaluated and criticised in the light of the recently gained knowledge. Students prepare individual responses to the given cases and come to class ready to present them.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

It is essential to evaluate the students both with their written and oral competences.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The prerequisite of the course is to attend classes regularly and to prepare the seminars and presentations in due time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sibel.guzel@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes