Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch
Advanced research methodology intranslation (MA Students)
Instructor: DrAzadehNemati(contact information is available at
Course description
The aim of the course is to introducing basics of research in translation studies for students doing their research project in this field. The course aims to provide a step by step introduction in doing research in translation. Translation students will be familiar with the concept of research in translation as well as how to write research paper in a practical way.
Course topics
Definition of research, definition of variables, hypothesis and questions, data, PurdoOwel, MLA, APA, areas of research in translation studies.
Required texts and readings
The Map, by Williams and Chesterman
Writing research paper, a complete guide by Lester
Publication manual of American psychological associations
Other readings: supplementary and power point’s files are available at the website of the instructor of the course (
Course requirements and assignments
- Each student is expected to be present, punctual ad prepared at every scheduled class.
- Attendance is NOT optional.
- Individual participation and group work cooperation is required.
- All students must give a 10 minute lecture in the class.
- All students translate one piece of work.
Final examination
There shall be an appropriate final examination at the scheduled time ad indicated in university calendar. All other exams will be held during the class meeting time. The final examination is expected to be in the form of multiple choicesfrom the taught materials.
Grading information
You will receive a numeric score for the final and each of the total homework and each project or delivering a lecture in the class. Average of 8 scores from homework and assignments as well as class activity and participation in the class will be contributed.
Course schedule
For a full term semester the program is as follows. This schedule is subject to change by instructor with due notice.
Session 1: Introducing research.
Session 2:Advanced research method.
Session 3: Areas in translation research
Session 4: From idea to the plan in advanced research method.
Session 5:Different kinds of research.
Session 6: Different kinds of articles
Session 7: Defining different variables.
Session 8: Making question, and hypotheses.
Session 9: Selecting and analyzing the data.
Session 10: Reviewing, thinking and question and answer session.
Session 11: Working with SPSS: descriptive and inferential statistics.
Session 12: Working with SPSS:Parametric and non-parametric.
Session 12: writing a research report.
Session 13: introducing different databases for advanced research in translation.
Session 14: Introducing Purdue Owl and MLA and APA style of writing.
Session 15: Visiting Ricest and ISC.
Session 16: Reviewing, Q and A session, problems and answering the questions, as well as preparations for final exam.
Classroom protocol
- Please attend the class ontime as when you enter the class late you will disrupt the lecture and the students already in class. Late students will not be accepted.
- If you miss one class or lecture you are still responsible for the discussed material and assignments given. A large portion of each class will be used for hands-on discussion and writing.
- It is individual students responsibly tocheck validity of the homework, assignments, projects,..
- No personal discussion or cell phone activity during class time.
- All e- mail communication to the instructor must have the subject lines start with the title of the course.
Best wishes and a prosperous academic year ahead