Practical Translation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC4101 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MLAC4101
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students are introduced to practice and theory to translate a range of text types including but not limited to literary, technical and operational texts. Translation approaches and relevant theoretical perspectives are introduced to cultivate translation competence. Students explore different text types and the theoretical perspectives on which translation approaches are based. Through building up a portfolio of translations, students are encouraged to reflect on key issues and challenges in a professional setting via a series of learning activities, including simulation group project, presentation and translation exam.
Target Students
Students on MA in Translation Studies, MA in Translation and Localisation, MA in Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting.
Assessment
- 30% In-Class Exam: In-class translation 500 words.
- 40% Project 1: Translation Portfolio includes 3 pieces of translation each approximately 300 words, plus 500 word translation commentary.
- 30% Project 2: Group translation project 1,500 words.
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module will enable students to combine translation theory and practice through workshops to maximise skills development. Workshops focus on different text types where relevant critical and genre-specific approaches are introduced. The aim is to cultivate translation competence through theory-informed approaches. This module will prepare students for life as a language professional and/or translation practitioner with awareness of professional practice and norms.Learning Outcomes
A1 knowledge and understanding of linguistic, textual and cultural issues relating to translation, and techniques for resolving difficulties
A3 enriched knowledge and understanding of the lexis, structures and functions of relevant language
A5 inter-cultural awareness of social and situational issues
A7 knowledge and understanding of techniques required for successful working at the interface of English and the foreign language studied.
B1 critical analysis of source texts and strategy for resolving translation problems
B3 ability to mediate between people and cultures
B4 critical assessment of one’s own and others' translations
B5 critical use of primary and secondary source material, both written and audiovisual
B6 engage in independent study and research
B7 engage in critical and analytic reflection and form judgments on the basis of ideas acquired through B1-5
B10 make a practical and effective use of both English and the foreign language.
C3 Read the target languages in different registers (and recognise the differences).
C5 Translate effectively from the target languages into English and from English into the target languages.
C7 Work independently with written and spoken source materials in both English and the target languages and evaluate and process the results of research
C8 Present work in conformity with academic conventions.
D1 Effective communication of information and ideas in appropriate registers of both oral and written English.
D2 Gathering, processing and critically evaluating material from a variety of sources, written, oral or audio-visual.
D3 Definition of problems and construction of strategies for their solution.
D4 Working productively independently.
D5 Working and solving problems productively as part of a team.
D6 Working productively under pressure.
D7 Organising time and work programmes effectively and meeting deadlines.
D8 Effective use of IT as a means of communication, presentation and learning.
D9 Ability to reflect on his/her own performance and recognise strengths and weaknesses.
D10 General personal skills: self-reliance, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence.