Almanca Mütercim ve Tercümanlık Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The programme aims to educate students for a professional career as translators, interpreters and researchers in the field of translation and interpreting studies.The students are expected to graduate with: - high lingual and communicative skills in both Turkish and German, - a self awareness about the importance of the field for contemporary world and the role and identity of the translator/interpreter as an intercultural expert, - a broad, critical insight about the theories of translation and interpreting, - research skills to conduct interdisciplinary studies, - a profound knowledge of intercultural institutions and affairs, - abilities to orientate and transform the expectations of the sector, - competence to use the latest translation and interpreting technology.

• Education and training are provided in the form of formal, open or distance education. In addition, internships or international internships are carried out in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or in institutions and workplaces.

• Having good pronunciation, diction, and superior communication skills.

• Easily adapting to the changing expectations and conditions of the sector.

• Becoming translators sought after and demanded by the industry and being able to guide these demands.

• Having a vocabulary knowledge in both languages related to the relevant fields.

• Being proficient in the terminology of various fields (Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, etc.) and using German and English as both source and target languages.

• Identifying problems that may arise during the translation process and developing appropriate strategies to overcome these problems.

• Engaging in interdisciplinary studies.

• Having fundamental and specialized knowledge of the languages and histories of the cultures being taught.

• Recognizing the special conditions brought about by linguistic and cultural differences and being able to solve the problems encountered.

 • Analytical thinking.

• Not compromising on ethical principles and scientific integrity.

• Collaborating with relevant sectors.

• Specializing in at least one area of oral or written translation.

• Being aware of the importance and current issues of translation and translation studies today.

• Having technical knowledge and experience in translation technology.

• Translating in at least two languages and being able to read, understand, analyze, and translate basic texts in a third language.

• Being able to independently carry out an advanced study related to their field.

• Taking responsibility both individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in practices related to their field.

• Planning and managing activities aimed at the development of those working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

• Critically evaluating the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in their field.

• Identifying learning needs and guiding their own learning process. Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

• Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and disseminating data related to their field.

• Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, and the protection of cultural values, as well as environmental protection, occupational health, and safety.

Students are required to attend classes, practical sessions, and exams. Attendance is monitored by the respective instructor. In almost all compulsory and technical elective courses, written open- or closed-book exams are held, where students solve selected problems. For each course, a midterm exam is conducted every semester. The dates and schedule of the midterm exams are announced by the Department within the first month of the semester. In addition to the midterm, a final exam is conducted for each course. The date and location of the final exams are also announced by the Department.

Students who are unable to attend exams due to valid reasons may be granted the right to take a make-up exam upon the decision of the Faculty Administrative Board. The semester grade (raw grade) is calculated by taking 40% of the midterm exam score and 60% of the final exam score.

Since the 2004-2005 academic year, raw grades have been evaluated using a relative grading system, which determines the student’s final grade based on the overall success level of the class.

In addition to midterm and final exams, activities such as reports, assignments, quizzes, seminar presentations, and laboratory performance may be used to assess students’ semester performance. The criteria for these activities and their impact on the final grade are announced to students at the beginning of the semester by the instructor. For courses that do not require midterm or final exams, the final grade is determined based on assignments, reports, presentations, etc., conducted throughout the semester.

The Semester Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Cumulative GPA (CGPA), calculated at the end of each semester, are used to determine students’ academic success. The Semester GPA represents the weighted grade point average of the current semester, while the CGPA is the weighted grade point average of all courses included in the program curriculum since the student’s admission to the university. It is calculated starting from the end of the second semester. The weighted GPA is determined by dividing the sum of the products of course credits and the grade points of corresponding letter grades by the total credits.

Both the Semester GPA and CGPA are calculated by considering the grades received in credit courses, ranging from (AA) to (FF). A student is considered successful if their CGPA is at least 2.00 and they have no grades of (FF) or (FD) in any course. A CGPA below 2.00 indicates failure. Starting from the end of the second semester, students must have a CGPA of at least 1.80 to enroll in courses from higher semesters.

Students who registered before the 2004-2005 academic year are considered successful in a course if their final grade and raw grade are 60 or above. For non-technical elective courses, the evaluation criteria are jointly determined by the students and the instructor of the course.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• Student admission and placement procedures for undergraduate programs at Ege University are conducted by ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center).

Graduates of the Translation and Interpreting Department have job opportunities in various public institutions (TRT, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of National Education, etc.), publishing houses, magazines, newspapers, film studios, and international organizations. Additionally, graduates who have completed their training in the field of oral translation can work as conference interpreters if they specialize in areas such as medical, automotive, and legal translation. Those who obtain a pedagogical formation certificate can work as teachers. Translators can open private offices and create their own workspaces. The Translation and Interpreting Department also offers opportunities for students to develop their academic careers through the Master's and PhD programs in Translation Studies, which are conducted under the Ege University Institute of Social Sciences.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

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