Master of Arts in Translation Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÇEV506

Course Name:

Research Methods in Translation Studies

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. CEMAL DEMİRCİOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. CEMAL DEMİRCİOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In the course, current research fields and methods in Translation Studies are examined. The course also aims to shape a research project: (i) the selection of research topic, (ii) the planning of research, (iii) the presentation of a research proposal, (iv) the use of efficient and effective research techniques. Students are expected to link different theoretical/conceptual approaches to an appropriate research area. Additionally, basic principles in the writing of the research, bibliography and referencing systems are also discussed.

Course Content:

Research ethics and plagiarism problem
Presenting a research proposal
Organizing thoughts and clarifying goals, plan and
stages of narration
Presenting a research proposal
Research models and approaches in Translation Studies
Writing a research draft
Using and evaluating the resources in the research literature
Argument analysis
Citation methods
Writing the research
Writing a summary

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) The student is aware of scientific research ethics and can follow the steps in a scientific research process.
2) The student can produce a modest academic text in translation studies.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The student knows the steps in writing a scientific research and can use the stylistic and linguistic features used in creating the research text.
2) The student can prepare a research proposal and apply the rules of citation, footnote and bibliography in a research text.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Research ethics and plagiarism problem
2)	Presenting a research proposal
3)	Organizing thoughts and clarifying goals, plan and stages of narration
4)	Research models and approaches in translation studies
5)	Research models and approaches in translation studies
6)	Writing a research draft
7)	Using and evaluating the resources in the research literature
8)	Argumentative analysis
9)	Citation rules and methods
10)	Writing the research
11)	Midterm
12)	12-14 weeks: feedback on the revision and research project

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Lester, James D. (1993) Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide. 7 th edition. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers.

“What is Plagiarism?” Text available from: http://www.turnitin.com/research_site/e_home.html (visited February 15,
2010)

Derntl, Michael (2009) “Basics of Research Paper Writing and
Publishing” available at http://www.pri.univie.ac.at/~derntl/papers/meth-
se.pdf (visited February, 7, 2010)

Williams, Jenny and Andrew Chesterman (2002) The Map, A Beginner’s
Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, Manchester UK: St.
Jerome Publishing.

Turabian, Kate L. A. (1987) Manuel for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations. 5 th edition. Revised and explained by Bonnie Birthwistle. Chicago: University of Chicago.

Hart, Chris (1998) Doing a Literature Review, Releasing the Social
Science Research Imagination, 4 th ed. London: Sage Publications.

Day, Robert A. (1996) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, ISI,
Copyright TÜBİTAK 1996. Available at http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/kitap/maknasyaz/index.html visited February
28 , 2008.

Cemiloğlu, Mustafa (2001) Dil Bilimi Açısından Türkçe Yazılı Anlatım ve
Anlatım Teknikleri Öğretimi, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları.

Adalı, Oya (2003) Anlamak ve Anlatmak, İstanbul: Pan Yayıncılık.

Popper, Karl R. (1998) Bilimsel Araştırmanın Mantığı. Çevirenler İlknur

Aka, İbrahim Turan. İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları.

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates are capable of analyzing, interpreting, and empirically evaluating translational facts using the theoretical-methodological approaches of the field of translation studies, of presenting acquired data in independent academic work, and of using relevant sources.
2) Graduates can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of translation studies with other relevant disciplines and carry out joint research and studies with different disciplines.
3) Graduates effectively combine and integrate the information and knowledge of the field of expertise, in the practice of translation between the relevant language pairs.
4) Graduates develop translation skills relating to fields of expertise relevant to professional life and are capable of producing solutions to problems that may arise and of effectively applying such solutions, in the relevant language pairs.
5) Graduates are capable of using computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required by the areas of expertise.
6) Graduates possess a sound sense of vocational and ethical responsibility, have the implementation skills required by the specific conditions of professional life, and abide by academic, social and ethical values throughout all stages of collecting, interpreting, and presenting data.
7) Graduates are capable of carrying out disciplinary and interdisciplinary individual/collective research and studies.
8) Graduates are capable of using the expertise they acquire in the field of translation studies for the educational, cultural, or artistic enrichment of society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates are capable of analyzing, interpreting, and empirically evaluating translational facts using the theoretical-methodological approaches of the field of translation studies, of presenting acquired data in independent academic work, and of using relevant sources.	5
2)	Graduates can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of translation studies with other relevant disciplines and carry out joint research and studies with different disciplines.	5
3)	Graduates effectively combine and integrate the information and knowledge of the field of expertise, in the practice of translation between the relevant language pairs.	4
4)	Graduates develop translation skills relating to fields of expertise relevant to professional life and are capable of producing solutions to problems that may arise and of effectively applying such solutions, in the relevant language pairs.	4
5)	Graduates are capable of using computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required by the areas of expertise.	5
6)	Graduates possess a sound sense of vocational and ethical responsibility, have the implementation skills required by the specific conditions of professional life, and abide by academic, social and ethical values throughout all stages of collecting, interpreting, and presenting data.	5
7)	Graduates are capable of carrying out disciplinary and interdisciplinary individual/collective research and studies.	5
8)	Graduates are capable of using the expertise they acquire in the field of translation studies for the educational, cultural, or artistic enrichment of society.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 20
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	30	30
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Jury	5	30	150
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			250