Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- present written work to a professional standard
- work effectively to deadlines
- communicate ideas and arguments clearly in writing
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- describe, analyse and explain the nature of translation difficulties in writing
- refer to aspects of translation theory in evaluating strategies for dealing with certain types of text
- make effective use of written and online resources in translation
- recognise translation difficulties and evaluate alternatives for dealing with them
- recognise and handle different registers and genres in both the Source and Target Languages of texts for translation
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the differences of style and convention in written forms between English and other languages in a variety of genres
- aspects of translation theory and terminology relevant to practical translation
- the types of difficulties encountered when translating texts aimed at the general public
- the variety of reference materials and tools available to translators
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- operate as a reliable translator in a semi-professional context
- provide competent translations of general texts
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Seminar | 24 |
Completion of assessment task | 25 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 46 |
Wider reading or practice | 55 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Munday, J. (2016). Introducing Translation Studies. London: Routledge.
Hervey, S. and Higgins, I.. Thinking French Translation. London: Routledge.
Haywood, L., Thompson, M. and Hervey, S.. Thinking Spanish Translation. London: Routledge.
Tong King Lee (2018). Applied Translation Studies. London: Palgrave.
Baker, M. (2018). In Other Words, A Coursebook on Translation. London: Routledge.
Hervey, S. Loughridge, M and Higgins, I.. Thinking German Translation. London: Routledge.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessments designed to provide informal, on-module feedback - opportunities before each assessment for students to seek individual advice and guidance from the tutor(s) - in-class guidance and advice on preparation, completion and presentation of un-assessed and assessed coursework - in-class feedback on tasks prepared for class sessionSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Translation exercise | 40% |
Essay | 60% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 60% |
Translation exercise | 40% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Translation exercise | 40% |
Essay | 60% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External