Practical Translation

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• engage in debate around complex ideas and theories
• manage deadlines and make effective use of your time
• monitor and evaluate professional activity, including self-evaluation
• communicate complex ideas and arguments orally and in writing
• demonstrate high level interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness
• work at a professional level across at least two languages

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• how translation theory is applied in a professional setting, dealing with the complexities of working and thinking globally and across cultures
• Translating and interpreting theories and methods, including the key theoretical frameworks in the field of translation and how to apply them to produce commercially viable translations.
• The use of technology in translation and multilingual settings to produce work of a professional standard.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• analyse and reflect on your own professional practice and experience and identify areas for change;
• apply theory in order to communicate effectively and to a professional standard between English and at least one other language in writing and orally in a variety of academic and / or work related contexts.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

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.