Department of Translation and Interpreting
For 30 years, the Department of Translation and Interpreting has an outstanding track record in translation and interpreting. The degree program in Translation and Interpretation trains translators and interpreters in Turkish, English and French. It is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the evolving and challenging field of translation and interpretation.
News from staff
22nd Historical Materialism Conference
London
TRIN Assistant Professor Zachary Murphy King presented his research in London at SOAS University of London for the 22nd annual Historical Materialism conference. Prof. King’s paper develops work on his current book manuscript, connecting Soviet and contemporary debates over literature and society.
2nd National Translation Studies Congress
Ankara
TRIN took part in the II. National Translation Studies Congress, held on 23–24 October at Atılım University’s İncek Campus. Duygu Duman presented her work titled “A Hermeneutic Approach to Staged Translation: The Case of the Broadway Musical Jekyll & Hyde“.
Büşra Kurt Uçar and Zeynep Şengel presented their study on conference interpreters’ perceptions of technological developments. Safiye Bal Kuzucu shared her research on ergonomics and remote simultaneous interpreting.
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news from department
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Esmaeil Kalantari, our department’s new assistant professor! Dr. Kalantari holds a Ph.D. in Translation Studies from Université de Montréal. His research primarily focuses on journalistic translation and its role in shaping public opinion. He has authored and co-authored articles in journals such as Meta: Translators’ Journal, Journalism, and Canadian Political Science Review.
In addition to his research, he teaches courses such as Language of Journalism and Capstone Project. Before joining Bilkent University in 2025, Dr. Kalantari served as a lecturer and research assistant at Université de Montréal and Université TÉLUQ.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Rank Faculty Position:
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
The Department of Translation and Interpretation at Bilkent University invites applications for one full-time, open-rank faculty position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) in Translation Studies, with a focus on English and/or French courses.
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TRIN 390 – Summer Practice
Students completing 6 semesters of their undergraduate study intern in summer for a period of 20 days in a real business setting to gain real-life exposure and gain insight into possible career trajectories in order to make a more informed career choice. Please follow the department’s website for up-to-date information on TRIN 390 Summer Practice.
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