Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Müfredatı
First Semester
Second Semester
TR 101
Turkish for Translators
3
TR 102
English Lexis
3
TR 103
Public Speaking in
English I
3
TR 104
Public Speaking in
English II
3
TR 105
English Writing Skills
3
TR 116
Technical Translation I
3
TR 107
Introduction to Translation
3
TR 122
Turkish Writing Skills I
3
FR/GER
French / German
3
FR/GER
French / German
3
PSY 101/ SOC
101/ PHIL 101
Introduction to Psychology
/ Sociology / Philosphy
3
LING
111
Introduction to
Language and
Linguistics I
3
18
cr.
Third Semester
18
cr.
Fourth Semester
TR 201
Etymology I
3
TR --
Departmental Elective (TR
202/ TR 204)
3
TR --
Departmental Elective*
3
TR --
Departmental Elective*
3
TR 213
Language of Journalism
3
TR 214
Translating for Radio and TV
3
TR 215
Technical Translation II
3
TR 216
Note taking from Speech
3
TR 221
Turkish Writing Skills II
3
EC 102
Introduction to Economics
3
EL 101
Survey of English
Literature I
3
EL 102
Survey of English Literature II
3
FR/GER
French/German
3
FR/GER
French/German
3
21
cr.
Fifth Semester
21
cr.
Sixth Semester
INT 311
Onsight Interpreting
3
INT 313
Consecutive Intrepreting
3
INT 316
Community Interpreting
I
3
TR --
Departmental Elective
(INT 318 / TR 320/TR
488)
3
TR 317
Translating Texts on
Economics and
Business
3
TR 314
Literary Translation
3
LING
321
English-Turkish
Contrastive Analysis
3
TR 364
Political Discourse of
International
Organizations
3
POLS
101
Introduction to Political
Science
3
HIST/ PHIL/
SOC / PSY
FR/GER
French / German
3
FR/GER
French / German
3
HTR 311
History of the Turkish
Republic I
2
HTR 312
History of the Turkish
Republic II
2
20
cr.
3
20
cr.
(For those specializing in Translation)
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
TR 415
Translating Texts on Political
Science and International Law
3
TR 416
Translation Criticism
3
TR 417
Turkish-English Literary
Translation
3
TR --
Departmental Elective (TR
412 / TR 414 /TR 480)
3
TR 419
Theories of Translation
3
TR 420
Translation Project
4
TR --
Departmental Elective*
3
-- --
Unrestricted Elective
3
-- --
Unrestricted Elective
3
-- --
Unrestricted Elective
3
FR/GER
French / German
3
-- --
Unrestricted Elective
3
FR/GER
French / German
3
18
cr.
22
cr.
TOTAL: 158 credits
(For those specializing in Conference Interpreting)
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
INT 411
Intrepreting for the
Electronic Media
3
INT 412
Simultaneous Interpreting
Practice in Conference
Situations
3
INT 413
Survey of Internatinol
Institutions for
Interpreters
3
INT 416
Simultaneous Interpreting
II
3
INT 415
Simultaneous Interpreting
I
3
INT 420
Project in Interpreting
4
INT 417
Consecutive Interpreting
II
3
TR --
Departmental Elective (TR
412 / TR 414)
3
INT 418
Theoretical Approaches
to Interpreting Practice
3
TR --
Departmental Elective**
3
INT 419
Theories of Translation
3
FR/GER
French /German
3
FR/GER
French /German
3
21
cr.
19
cr.
TOTAL: 158 credits
*Departmental Electives are to be taken from among the courses offered under the title ‘Special Topics in
Translation’.
**Departmental Electives are to be taken from among the courses offered under the title ‘Special Topics for
Interpreters’.
All courses and course definitions of the undergraduate program may be seen under the
undergraduate catalogue pages of Boğaziçi University. The link indicated below provide the most
recent information about new courses or changes in course titles, definitions or credits as accepted
by the university senate.
Please check: www.boun.edu.tr/undergraduate/index_tur.html
Course Descriptions
TR 101 Turkish for Translators (3+2+0) 3
Structural features of Turkish. Principles of syntax, word derivation, and spelling rules. Conceptualization
and techniques of written expression. Turkish usage and readings. Presentations, written assignments, and
class discussion.
TR 102 English Lexis (3+2+0) 3
Problems of translational equivalence at lexical level. Vocabulary development. Special attention to words
frequently confused between English and Turkish. Effective use of dictionaries. Practice in using lexical
items in linguistic and situational contexts. Presentations and written assignments.
TR 103 Public Speaking in English I (3+2+0) 3
Basic elements of public speaking. Principles of effective speech and methods for developing
communicative skills. Message preparation, overcoming stage fright, audience analysis, non-verbal
communication, effective use of language, reading from text, objectives in speaking and choice of topics,
planning and preparation of speeches, short oral presentations.
TR 104 Public Speaking in English II (3+2+0) 3
Application of all theoretical approaches covered in TR 103. Extensive discussions and practice with
different communicative purposes: various types of informative and persuasive speeches, addresses for
special occasions, speaking in small groups and debates. Long oral presentations.
Prerequisite: TR 103.
TR 105 English Writing Skills (3+2+0) 3
Improvement of written English through understanding of syntax and structure as well as constant practice.
Vocabulary support. Guided practice and personal expression. Written assignments and a term-paper.
TR 106 Introduction to General Linguistics for Translators (3+0+0) 3
Principal schools of linguistics in the 20th century. The basic concepts, principles and methods. Branches of
linguistics with their fields of application; associations with other relevant disciplines. Linguistic analytical
methods applied at both sentential and textual levels, followed by semantic analysis. General terminology
and the formation of a Turkish terminology for linguistics.
TR 107 Introduction to Translation (2+0+3) 3
Brief history of translation. Theory and practice at the introductory level. Problems of equivalence. Text
types and relevant techniques of translation. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written
assignments.
TR 116 Technical Translation I (2+0+3) 3
Theoretical approaches to technical translation. Intensive practice with texts related to science, technology
and major industries. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
TR 122 Turkish Writing Skills I (3+2+0) 3
Special emphasis on correct and refined Turkish usage, anticipating the needs of prospective translators.
Practice in essay writing. Rewriting Turkish texts. Correcting common mistakes in Turkish. Summarizing
English newspaper articles in Turkish. Introduction to new Turkish coinages - cultural and scientific terms
and concepts. Presentation and a term paper on a Turkish novel.
Prerequisite: TR 101.
TR 201 Etymology I (3+2+0) 3
The origin and history of English words, with a short history of the English language up to the Renaissance.
Prefixes and suffixes (Old English, Greek and Latin), Greek and Latin roots.
TR 202 Etymology II (3+2+0) 3
Further exercises on Latin roots and on all English suffixes. Words, phrases and literary terms derived from
classical mythology. International terms, phrases, mottos. Turkish loan words in English, and the etymology
of English and Turkish place names.
Prerequisite: TR 201.
TR 204 Information Technology (IT) for Translators (3+2+0) 3
Review of current information technology (IT) and its impact on contemporary communication. Various ITrelated concepts (Internet, www, e-mail, Telnet, FTP, hypertext, browser, homepage, URL, etc.) and the use
of computer technology in accessing information for translating/interpreting purposes. Software localization
practices (various software translation and glossary maintenance applications, current international software
localization challenges/opportunities).
TR 213 Language of Journalism (3+0+0) 3
Journalistic expression in English and Turkish with special emphasis on headlines, politics and economics.
Research into the basic structure of the press. Content analysis of news. Exercises in English and Turkish
for an increased awareness of the language of journalism.
TR 214 Translating for Radio and Television (2+1+3) 3
Theories and techniques of translation for radio and television. Focus on news broadcasts, documentaries,
films and special techniques such as dubbing, subtitling and voice-over. Laboratory.
TR 215 Technical Translation II (2+0+3) 3
A short introduction to major theories of communication. Basic terminology on the technology, reception,
analysis and economics of the media. Translation of texts on electronic communication such as television,
film, radio and the internet. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
TR 216 Note-taking from Speech (2+1+3) 3
Techniques and practice in recording the content of oral presentations in English. Understanding rapid
speech, recording of details, and summarizing. Preparation for consecutive and bilateral interpreting.
Laboratory.
TR 221 Turkish Writing Skills II (3+2+0) 3
Methodical analysis of content and expression in an extensive range of literary and conceptual texts by
contemporary Turkish writers. Focus on the analytical and interpretative process, succeeded by class
discussion and written assignments as a follow-up. Term paper.
Prerequisite: TR 122.
INT 311 Onsight Interpreting (2+1+3) 3
Training in the skills of ad hoc interpreting of written texts (English-Turkish, Turkish-English). Intensive
practice with authentic conference material using terminology from different fields. Laboratory.
INT 313 Community Interpreting (2+1+3) 3
Training in the skills of interpreting (English-Turkish, Turkish-English) for the social services and in legal,
medical, business settings. Familiarizing students with the diverse demands of dialogue interpreting.
Laboratory.
Prerequisite: TR 216.
TR 314 Literary Translation (2+0+3) 3
Text analysis with different approaches suited to the nature and structure of the text to be translated,
followed by actual translation and translation criticism. Practice with different genres, figures of speech and
stylistic elements. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
INT 316 Consecutive Interpreting I (2+1+3) 3
Introduction to consecutive interpreting. Theoretical approaches. Expansion of speech based on notes.
Training in comprehension, note-taking and memory skills in both English and Turkish. Specialized
vocabulary in various fields through the study of authentic conference texts. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: TR 216.
TR 317 Translating Texts on Economics and Business (2+0+3) 3
Translation of business language (English and Turkish) with emphasis on technical terms from economics,
management, banking, commerce, insurance, and business law. Format, style and expression in business
documents (contracts, proxies, etc.). Translation of articles from Turkish and English newspapers. Exercises
and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
INT 318 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting (2+1+3) 3
Theoretical/practical introduction to the basic processes and strategies of simultaneous interpreting with a
brief history of the profession. Simulated interpreting in translation booths. Graded audio recordings of
authentic conference material. Laboratory.
TR 364 Political Discourse of International Organizations (3+0+0) 3
Analytical survey of the political discourse emerging from the role and impact of international organizations
(e.g. the UN, EU, CE) to facilitate students' performance in translation and conference interpreting.
Discussions on the main issues of international politics. Presentations and written assignments.
Prerequisite: POLS 101.
INT 411 Interpreting for the Electronic Media (2+1+3) 3
The multifunctional aspects of electronic media interpreting and of international audiovisual
communications. Focus on the analysis of spoken messages in the source and target languages; language
transfer methods such as voice-over, narration, revoicing, dubbing and commentary (techniques and
audience-related aspects); the combined functions of journalist, reporter, editor, broadcaster, announcer
and linguistic interpreter. Laboratory.
INT 412 Simultaneous Interpreting Practice in Conference Situations (2+1+3) 3
Acquisition of professional skills in actual conference situations. Off campus training under the instructor's
supervision.
TR 412 Intercultural Communication Studies (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to theories of Intercultural Communication. Culturally sensitive issues in interpreting and
translating. Focus on new paradigms involving poststructuralist discussions on cultural and ethnic identities.
Readings on minority/majority cultures, power relations within culture, culture shock, nonverbal
communication and other culture-bound communication strategies. Term paper.
INT 413 Survey of International Institutions for Interpreters (2+1+3) 3
Focus on international institutions (such as the EU, UN, WEU, NATO, OSCE, BSEC) to provide the
necessary background for the practice of conference interpreting. Presentations and laboratory work.
TR 414 Semiotics (Gostergebilim) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to semiotics. A survey of the work of leading scholars in the field and related schools of thought
in the 20th century. Term paper.
INT 415 Simultaneous Interpreting I (Eszamanli Ceviri I) (2+1+3) 3
Training for students who specialize in conference interpreting. Intensive practice in booths, with audio
recordings of authentic conference material on a variety of subjects such as economics, marketing,
international politics, medicine and law. Introduction to different usages of English and Turkish. Laboratory.
TR 415 Translating Texts on Political Science and International Law (2+0+3) 3
Intensive laboratory practice in translating subject matter related to political science and international law.
Developing specific strategies. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
INT 416 Simultaneous Interpreting II (2+1+3) 3
Training for students who specialize in conference interpreting. Advanced practice in booths, with audio
recordings of authentic material on current topics, and at off campus conferences. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: INT 415.
TR 416 Translation Criticism (3+0+0) 3
Critical exploration of published translations, cultivating an awareness based on theoretical readings rather
than error identification and prescriptivism.
Prerequisite: TR 419.
INT 417 Consecutive Interpreting II (2+1+3) 3
A continuation of INT 316 with emphasis on improving note-taking for students who specialize in conference
interpreting. Introduction of subject matter at a more challenging level. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: INT 316.
TR 417 Turkish-English Literary Translation (2+0+3) 3
Intensive practice in translating the major literary genres in contemporary Turkish literature, with special
attention to culture-specific problems. Exercises and presentations in class as well as written assignments.
Term paper.
INT 418 Theoretical Approaches to Interpreting Practice (3+0+0) 3
Study of theoretical approaches to interpreting practice. Examination of the strengths and shortcomings of
different paradigms (cognitive, socio-cultural, and physiological as well as those related to translation
theory). Exercises in interpreting, followed by a critical assessment of both the process and the product
according to the different paradigms. Term paper.
TR 419 Theories of Translation (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to theoretical reflection on translation and relevant current issues. Approaches specific to the
cultural paradigm in translation studies in which context, situation and power relations are foregrounded.
INT 420 Project in Interpreting (0+0+8) 4
English-Turkish and/or Turkish-English translation of a recorded conference text, or a text on interpreting
(each of substantial length), or a scholarly research project, under the supervision of a faculty member, on a
topic related to interpreting.
TR 420 Translation Project (0+0+8) 4
English-Turkish and/or Turkish-English translation of a text of substantial length, or a scholarly research
project, under the supervision of a faculty member, on a topic related to translation.
INT 480-499 Special Topics for Interpreters (2+1+3) 3
Study of selected topics in interpreting not covered in other courses. Laboratory.
TR 480-499 Special Topics in Translation (Ceviride Ozel Konular) (2+0+3) 3
Study of selected topics in translation not covered in other courses. Exercises, presentations and laboratory.