FLE473 TRANSLATION INTO GERMAN

Course Code:4500473
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Foreign Language Education
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. SEVİL ONARAN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to introduce the students to the sample short textes from various publications and  includes exercises in translation of advanced texts into German. The exercises cover German vocabulary, syntax, phraseolgy and morphology. The course is based on the knowledge that students have acquired in previous semesters and in the other courses from German minor programm.


Course Content

Translations into German from Turkish and/or English. Special problems in translating literary, philosophical, scientific, and commercial texts. Lexical and structural problems in the translation process.


Course Learning Outcomes

After copleting this course students should be able to:

1. Understand the theory and practice of translation;

2. Understand the syntatic and morphological differences of the languages;

3. Translate different materials from Turkish to German by applaying the basic translation techniques;

4. Know how to translate typical sentences and phrases;

5. Know specific terminology of different areas


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods.
2Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments.
3Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity.
4Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels.
5Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts.
6Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts.
7Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems.
8Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication.
9Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements.
10Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes.
11With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings.
12Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development.
13Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching.
14Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment.
15Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts.

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