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In this course, the student will encounter and explore the characteristics and features of the major culture areas of the world and the specific features of selected particular societies within those general areas. Course readings include a textbook that systematically provides an overview of key cultural traits of the major culture areas in the world. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss the important cultural and social characteristics of each major area as well as specific societies within these areas. Students will also be able to discuss modes of ethnographic research and representation and the ways this relates to our understanding of cultural contexts.

Translation is a fundamental human activity; literary translation forms the basis of most readers' acquaintance with world literature. This course will combine theory and practice to approach translation in its full complexity as both an art and a science. In reading, discussion and practice we will draw on the points of view of creative writing, linguistics, and literary theory. The translator adequate background information, including technical terms that have been used previously, and any earlier correspondence or other documents relating to the matter. The same concept applies to screen shots. Unless you translate your software first and provide new screen shots, the English copy locked within your graphics cannot be accessed for translation.

The first part of the course deals with
meaning in language ranging from words to texts. The second part gives insights
into theories of language use, particularly the part of pragmatics. It is
explored to what degree meaning of a word depends on linguistic, conceptual, or
contextual knowledge. The course will cover: (1) various approaches to the
interpretation of various theories in the fields of semantics and pragmatics,
(2) the principles of pragmatic and semantic analyses of selected scientific
technical texts. The course content is based on appropriate examples from the
translations of professional literature. Throughout the course, students are
encouraged to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the
subject as well as to undertake independent reading both to supplement and
consolidate what is being taught.

TRSC403 COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE STUDIES

Comparative language studies is designed for students who have a strong interest in acquiring specialized skills in foreign languages. The development of a comparative understanding of modern foreign language structures is essential for translation. Familiarity with major literary works of the languages is important in order to understand the contexts of texts that will be translated, especially literary works. The term comparative language or comparative linguistics refers to the analysis of different language systems in order to determine their histories, evolutions and interconnections. As a comparative language student, you'll study ancient texts, manuscripts and other direct source materials. By comparing languages from different regions, you may draw conclusions about history, religion and population migration, among other cultural factors.

Credits:  (3, 0, 0)3                  Prerequisites: None                               ECTS:  

Abbreviated Title: Comp. Language Studies    Category: Area Core Course   Teaching Language: English

rı ÜLKEN

This course provides orientation to modern Turkish language for foreign students who wish to communicate in this language for their needs. It mainly focuses on basic grammar and sentence structure forms in Turkish. The required grammar and vocabulary will be developed through exercising everyday situations in various contexts.