Russian Translation and Interpreting
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MUTR494

Course Name:

Subtitle- Dubbing Translation Applications

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MURAT TOPÇU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Subtitle techniques are emphasized. Theoretical and experimental studies are treated equally. Practical studies of the subtitle technique follow the theoretical text studies. Documentaries, TV shows and movies are reviewed and their translations are subtitled.

Course Content:

Arrangement of the translation to be created according to the general translation rules, style guide and formats in subtitle translation. Ensuring the adaptation of translation with video in professional standards. Learning and using general professional rules and tools to be used. General information about sound technology and voice-over. Studies on general project operation, determination of needs and planning in voice-over projects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The student is expected to have the knowledge of technical equipment used in different media where subtitles are translated.
2) Despite the technical limitations of subtitle translation, it is expected to be able to produce meaningful and appropriate translated texts in subtitle translation of different genres of movies, documentaries and programs.
3) In the translation process, it is expected to be able to use research methods effectively and healthily, to justify the decisions taken in the process and to associate them with current theoretical texts.
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)	Introductory lesson.
2)	Film reading and dialogue analysis
3)	Film reading and dialogue analysis
4)	Segmentation exercises on the dialogue list or scenario text in order to make the said texts suitable for translation.
5)	Translation exercises through audio-visual material whose dialogue is relatively close to everyday language.
6)	Translation evaluation.
7)	Translating exercises based on materials whose dialogue texts are more complex than blockbusters.
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Translation evaluation.
10)	Translation exercises on the material in which the literary language is dominant, including poetry and lyrics in the dialogue list.
11)	Translation evaluation.
12)	Translation of documentary
13)	Translation evaluation.
14)	Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Antonopoulou, E. (2002). A Cognitive Approach to Literary Humour Devices: Translating Raymond Chandler. In Vandaele, J. (ed) The Translator: Studies in Intercultural Communication. Translating Humour. Volume 8(2): 195-220. Greece.

Cattrysse, P. (1998). Translation in the New Media Age: Implications for Research and Training. In Translating for the Media: Papers from the International Conference Languages and The Media. Berlin.

Delabastita, D. (1989). Translation and mass communication: film and TV translation as evidence of cultural dynamics. In Babel Volume 35(4): 193-218

References:

Vandaele, J. (2002). (Re-)Constructing Humour: Meanings and Means. In Vandaele, J. (ed) The Translator: Studies in Intercultural Communication. Translating Humour. Volume 8(2): 149-172. Belgium.

White, S. F. (2001). Translating for Film: Creating the Subtitles for Sylvio Backs “Cruz e Sousa: The Banished Poet” or Desexillio em Ingles do Pedro Desterro. In Translation Review, No. 62. Dallas, USA.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates are capable of performing written and oral translation in at least one field of expertise, in accordance with the existing needs of professional life.
1) Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2) To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop solutions based on research and evidence using advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
2) Graduates have multilingual communication skills adequate to produce written and oral translations in language categories A, B, and C (language levels according to the European Language Portfolio on a Global Scale; language A at C2 level, language B at B2 level, language/s C at B1 level).
3) To be able to conduct an advanced study related to the field independently. To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
3) Graduates become familiar with the intellectual and cultural traditions in the cultures speaking A, B, and C languages and obtain awareness about behaviors and attitudes specific to such cultures.
4) To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, To be able to determine learning needs and direct learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
4) Graduates analyze written and oral texts produced in A, B and C languages, and comment on and translate them into the language A or B.
5) To be able to inform the related people and institutions on the subjects related to the field; To be able to convey their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems verbally and in writing. To be able to share their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies with at least the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software required by the field.
5) Graduates use the contemporary tools and techniques required for the practice of translation, as well as information and communication technologies together with computer hardware and software knowledge required by the field.
6) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field. Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) Graduates possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in translation studies to begin graduate studies in the field.
7) Graduates possess sufficient knowledge to evaluate issues related to the education of translators as well as to occupational organizing and ethics within the profession, and to propose, from a social and scientific perspective, solutions to such issues in the various fields in which the need for translation arises.
8) Graduates have the ability to perform disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary team work.

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 performing written and oral translation in at least one field of expertise, in accordance with the existing needs of professional life.
1)	Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2)	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop solutions based on research and evidence using advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
2)	Graduates have multilingual communication skills adequate to produce written and oral translations in language categories A, B, and C (language levels according to the European Language Portfolio on a Global Scale; language A at C2 level, language B at B2 level, language/s C at B1 level).
3)	To be able to conduct an advanced study related to the field independently. To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
3)	Graduates become familiar with the intellectual and cultural traditions in the cultures speaking A, B, and C languages and obtain awareness about behaviors and attitudes specific to such cultures.
4)	To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, To be able to determine learning needs and direct learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
4)	Graduates analyze written and oral texts produced in A, B and C languages, and comment on and translate them into the language A or B.
5)	To be able to inform the related people and institutions on the subjects related to the field; To be able to convey their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems verbally and in writing. To be able to share their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies with at least the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software required by the field.
5)	Graduates use the contemporary tools and techniques required for the practice of translation, as well as information and communication technologies together with computer hardware and software knowledge required by the field.
6)	Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field. Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6)	Graduates possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in translation studies to begin graduate studies in the field.
7)	Graduates possess sufficient knowledge to evaluate issues related to the education of translators as well as to occupational organizing and ethics within the profession, and to propose, from a social and scientific perspective, solutions to such issues in the various fields in which the need for translation arises.
8)	Graduates have the ability to perform disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary team work.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Committee	3	% 40
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 10
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
Course Hours	3	50	150
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			200