The aim of the undergraduate programme in English Translation and Interpreting is to educate translators and interpreters who can translate between English and Turkish languages in various fields (literature, law, economics, social and scientific sciences, etc.) within the scope of scientific methods. Our students are aimed to achieve the following gains:
TO 1: To acquire knowledge about historical development of the profession of Translation and Interpreting in Türkiye and in the world
TO 2: To be able to distinguish between source and target cultures and to use both languages effectively
TO 3: To acquire working knowledge of translation strategies and techniques and to apply it in translation
TO 4: To be able to use translation tools and technologies effectively
TO 5: To gain knowledge about the legal framework and ethical principles of the translation and interpreting profession
TO 6: To develop knowledge of field-specific applications that may be encountered in the process of translation and interpreting
TO 7: To be able to conduct editing, proofreading and other quality control processes in translation
TO 8: To cultivate a habit of lifelong learning
TO 9: To acquire the necessary research skills to access information
TO 10: To be able to use a second foreign language and an additional language (third foreign language) at elementary level
TO 11: To be able to apply interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in translation, particularly from the social sciences and humanities
TO 12: To use artificial intelligence tools effectively and ethically in translation
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcome 1: To be able to apply the concepts and theories of translation studies in written and spoken translation processes
Learning Outcome 2: To acquire general and interdisciplinary knowledge and to be able to apply it in the translation process
Learning Outcome 3: To gain translation competence in different subject domains and to be able to apply it in the translation process
Learning Outcome 4: To be able to access and utilise research resources and information technologies cost-effectively in order to make decisions appropriate for the text type and context
Learning Outcome 5: To develop an awareness of lifelong learning and, in line with this, to be able to identify and meet learning needs
Learning Outcome 6: To be able to examine source and target texts critically and analytically in translation
Learning Outcome 7: To acquire the ability to conduct research in translation studies and to apply ethical values throughout the research process
Learning Outcome 8: To learn a second foreign language at a basic level and be able to translate everyday texts from Turkish into the target language and vice-versa
Learning Outcome 9: To learn at least one additional foreign language at a basic level and be able to translate from the target language into Turkish
Learning Outcome 10: To gain expertise in project management and workplace practices
Learning Outcome 11: To be able to use artificial intelligence tools effectively and ethically in translation