Unit name | Introduction to Specialised Translation (Russian) |
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Unit code | MODLM2079 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Kosick |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
none |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | School of Modern Languages |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit equips students with the knowledge and skills to build up a specialist area of expertise in translation. Students will learn to research and translate practice texts taken from at least two of the categories offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (legal, literary, commercial, social sciences, science and technology). They will build a glossary, and comment on their work and the translation process to the group via the discussion board. They will be required to share their experience and to network with their peers to solve translation problems.
By the end of this unit students will have:
Delivered through distance learning, via Blackboard. The tutor will offer practice texts in at least two of the categories in the Diploma of Translation offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Students will be required to network with their peers via the discussion forum, to discuss problems and potential solutions. The tutor will monitor the forum, provide brief individual feedback, and offer more substantial group feedback.
1 x 2,000-word learning log reflecting on the student's practice of translation: 25% (ILOs 1-4) 2 x 800-word annotated translations (translation 60% of each assignment and annotations + 700-word commentary 40% of each assignment): 75% (ILOs 1-4)