ELL 405

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ELL 405

Course Title

Literary Translation

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Source language English translated into target language Turkish, and vice versa. Learners’ awareness raised to the form and style, to the semantic and linguistic subtleties of the source and target languages. In-class discussions of translations of poems, from short-stories, novels and examples of non-fiction. Students’ decision-making and alternative translations.

Course Objectives

The main objectives of the course are to help students gain managing strategies in the translation of literary texts as well as to help them explore and develop creative literary translation skills through intensive practice and guidance.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge and understanding of stylistics in translating a literary text.

2. Apply their knowledge of translation theories in translating literary texts

3. Pinpoint the main issues in translating literary texts and provide working solutions.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Oral Presentations/Reports

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

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Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	85
Exams/Quizzes	45
Oral Presentation	25

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