The implementation conditions of translation courses in German language teaching undergraduate programs

In my study, in which I examined the translation courses implemented in the curriculum of German Language Teaching undergraduate programs, I examined what universities promised about translation courses and what students expected from translation courses objectively by examining both the German Language Teaching students' and Bologna course forms. In the survey conducted with the students taking translation courses, the opinions of German Language Teaching students about translation courses revealed that the place of translation courses in German Language Teaching undergraduate programs should be further strengthened. According to the data gathered from the survey, it was clearly stated by the students that students' translation, culture and grammar competencies could be improved by increasing the number of translation courses and increasing the scope of the applied courses in German Language Teaching undergraduate programs. The translation activity will provide support, especially in written translation skills, as it increases language awareness. In addition to the survey data, the Bologna Course Introduction Forms and YÖK's German Language Teaching undergraduate program framework were also examined. It was seen that the demands of students regarding translation courses cannot be met only by universities, and that YÖK and universities should carry out a comprehensive study on this issue. It was also seen that YÖK's German Language Teaching undergraduate program framework needs to be completely updated. At the same time, it was observed in my study that the demand from students to have a translator certificate through training could not be met and no concrete steps were taken in this regard unfortunately. The study was created by examining books on the subject, local and foreign research works, articles, local and national magazines, master's and doctoral theses, and using the descriptive method. The main purpose of the study is to examine and discuss the application conditions of translation courses in German Language Teaching undergraduate programs. To this end the importance of the basic concepts on the subject is mentioned at first. Another aim of the study is to explain how and under what circumstances the translation courses can be developed in German Language Teaching undergraduate programs, how to contribute translation courses, how students' demands can be met, and to support it with an application example. Key words: Foreign language teaching, German, translation, German Language Teaching, translation skills.