Translation of Functional Texts Field of study: English Studies: Culture-Media-Translation
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025

Module name: Translation of Functional Texts
Module code: W1-FCS1-TTU-3
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of this module is to develop students' practical skills in translating functional texts and specialized translations. The classes introduce key concepts and terminology relevant to selected types of translations and text genres, and present the stages and strategies of the translation process. Participants learn to use essential translation tools such as glossaries, dictionaries, and selected digital tools. The module emphasizes techniques for working with specialized texts, drawing on knowledge from translation studies, as well as the evaluation and editing of translations.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the level of their knowledge and skills, understands the need for continuous professional training and personal development, makes a critical assessment of their own competences and sets paths for their own development and education [K01]
 FC_K01 [2/5] FC_K05 [1/5]
organizes their work and carries out the undertaken tasks at various stages of the translation process, also working in a team [K02]
 FC_K04 [3/5] FC_K05 [1/5]
gathers diverse information of varying complexity and organize it using methods appropriate to translation studies [U01]
 FC_U02 [2/5] FC_U03 [2/5]
analyzes and implements various theoretical perspectives, taking into account alternative concepts and approaches in translation studies; insightfully interprets specialized texts in order to identify the meanings that should be preserved in translation and to consider the cultural, technical, and genre-specific features of the text in the translation process [U02]
 FC_U04 [2/5] FC_U05 [2/5]
translates various types of functional and specialized texts, selecting appropriate vocabulary and adjusting style, register, and tone to match the original, while maintaining semantic, structural, and cultural fidelity; chooses suitable translation strategies depending on the type of text and target audience, applying linguistic knowledge to produce coherent, accurate, and stylistically appropriate target texts [U03]
 FC_U04 [2/5] FC_U06 [2/5] FC_U07 [5/5]
as knowledge of basic English-language terminology in the field of translation studies and selected specialized registers necessary for performing functional and specialized translations [W01]
 FC_W01 [2/5] FC_W02 [2/5] FC_W12 [3/5]
has knowledge and understanding of analytical methods in translation studies and is familiar with the main theories of written translation, methodological approaches, and strategies for translating functional and specialized texts [W02]
 FC_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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