ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 22

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313002003

Ders İsmi:

Literary Translation

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Department 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 :

Prof. Dr. Gülşen SAYIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and challenges of literary translation. By engaging with key theoretical concepts and practical exercises, students will develop the skills necessary to critically analyze and translate literary texts across various genres, including poetry, prose, and drama. The course seeks to foster an awareness of linguistic, cultural, and stylistic nuances, emphasizing the translator’s role as both an interpreter and a creative writer. Through hands-on translation practice, comparative analysis of multiple translations, and discussions on ethical and artistic dilemmas, students will refine their ability to produce accurate, contextually sensitive, and aesthetically compelling literary translations. Additionally, the course will introduce modern translation tools, including digital and AI-assisted technologies, while maintaining a focus on human creativity and critical thinking in the translation process.

Course Content:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to literary translation, examining itstheoretical foundations, practical challenges, and creative possibilities. Designed for students with an interest in translation studies and comparative literature, the course exploreshow literary texts travel across languages and cultures, highlighting the translator’s role as both interpreter and creator.
Through engagement with E. Clifford Landers’ Literary Translation: A Practical Guide (2001) as the primary textbook, students will analyze key theoretical concepts, translation strategies, and methodological approaches that shape the practice of literary translation. The course emphasizes critical thinking, textual analysis, and problem-solving in translating literary works, addressing questions of fidelity, style, tone, and the broader socio-cultural implications of translation.
Students willcritically examine real-world translation challenges, such as untranslatable words, cultural nuances, idioms, poetic structures, and historical contexts. By working with varied literary genres—including prose, poetry, and drama—students will gain practical experience in translation while reflecting on the ethical and artistic dilemmas inherent in the process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) The students will be able to describe the difficulties and achievements of literary translation compared to other types of translation.
2) The students will be able to develop the linguistic and cultural competency and skills required to translate literary works
3) The students will be able to compare genres specific difficulties and appropriate translation methods in the translation of different genres.
4) The students will be able to explain personal strategies and preferences in the translation of different types of literature.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) The students will be able to critically evaluate translated literary works
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	The Fundamentals of Literary Translation I	Landers, E. Clifford. Literary Translation: A Practical Guide. Multilingual Matters Ltd: 2001). (p. 3-45)
3)	The Fundamentals of Literary Translation II	Landers, E. Clifford. Literary Translation: A Practical Guide. Multilingual Matters Ltd: 2001). (p. 3-45)
4)	Text-Anlysis for Literary Translation	Landers, E. Clifford. Literary Translation: A Practical Guide. Multilingual Matters Ltd: 2001). (p. 49-153)
5)	Style and Technique in Literary Translation	Landers, E. Clifford. Literary Translation: A Practical Guide. Multilingual Matters Ltd: 2001). (p. 49-153)
6)	Translation Practice: Translating Novels
7)	Translation Practice: Translating Novels
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Translators’ Tools for Literary Translation	Landers, E. Clifford. Literary Translation: A Practical Guide. Multilingual Matters Ltd: 2001). (p. 171-197)
10)	Machine Translation And AI in Literary Translation
11)	Translating Poetry: An Introduction to the Art
12)	Translation Practice: Translating Poetry
13)	Translation Practice: Translating Poetry
14)	Wrap-Up
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Landers, Clifford E. (2001) Literary Translation: A Practical Guide, Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
References:

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	5	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture.
2) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature.
3) Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature.
4) Have advanced knowledge of English language, its morphology and function in written and spoken forms, and capability of using it effectively in academic and professional environments.
5) Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa.
6) Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.
7) Develop a broad historical and cross-cultural perspective, and an unbiased and respectful attitude to both his/her own society, literature and culture and literatures of different cultures by studying English literature and culture.
8) Have upper-intermediate (B2) knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish), and be able to use it confidently in everyday life
9) Have a high ethical awareness and responsibility in personal, professional, and social life.
10) Be able to collect and interpret data to do research independently or in groups, define/solve problems in the process, and express the outcomes effectively in national, international academic, social and professional environments by using critical, creative, and analytical skills.
11) Have knowledge of using up-to-date information technologies and research methods in the field of literature, and humanities in general.
12) Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member.
13) Develop an appreciation and a positive attitude toward life-long learning.
14) Develop a higher awareness about universal values, such as democracy, human rights, social justice, cultural heritages, and environmental issues.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture.
2)	Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature.
3)	Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature.
4)	Have advanced knowledge of English language, its morphology and function in written and spoken forms, and capability of using it effectively in academic and professional environments.
5)	Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa.
6)	Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.
7)	Develop a broad historical and cross-cultural perspective, and an unbiased and respectful attitude to both his/her own society, literature and culture and literatures of different cultures by studying English literature and culture.
8)	Have upper-intermediate (B2) knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish), and be able to use it confidently in everyday life
9)	Have a high ethical awareness and responsibility in personal, professional, and social life.
10)	Be able to collect and interpret data to do research independently or in groups, define/solve problems in the process, and express the outcomes effectively in national, international academic, social and professional environments by using critical, creative, and analytical skills.
11)	Have knowledge of using up-to-date information technologies and research methods in the field of literature, and humanities in general.
12)	Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member.
13)	Develop an appreciation and a positive attitude toward life-long learning.
14)	Develop a higher awareness about universal values, such as democracy, human rights, social justice, cultural heritages, and environmental issues.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma
Homework
Seminar
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	4	13	52
Study Hours Out of Class	9	9	81
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			180