Practical English: Module 1 - Translation - Oral Translation Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 1 - Translation - Oral Translation
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-P1-TU-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to improve students' practical knowledge of English concerning translation skills. In the course the student acquires and develops the skill of simultaneously interpreting various text types (e.g. newspaper and scholarly articles, commercial and literary) ; gains basic knowledge about the interpreting process, important factors influencing its result as well as appropriate methods and techniques of translation.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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 their knowledge, understands the constant need for self-development of interpreting skills and critically assesses their interpreting competence. [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
is aware of the complexity of the translation process and reacts appropriately to problems encountered in it [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_2]
 FA2_K03 [2/5]
translates texts from English into Polish and from Polish into English taking into account the type and style of the text, selecting the appropriate methodology, register and form, using their linguistic competence [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_1]
 FA2_U04 [3/5] FA2_U07 [2/5]
can create a consistent statement that meets the requirements of the target language, and can critically assess the quality of the translated text and correct it if necessary [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_2]
 FA2_U04 [2/5] FA2_U06 [2/5]
knows the main theories of translation and strategies of oral translation (consecutive and/or simultaneous) [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_1]
 FA2_W03 [2/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
has basic knowledge about accessible tools used by translators, such as dictionaries, specialist services for translators, specialized computer applications supporting the translator’s work, etc. [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_2]
 FA2_W08 [3/5]
understands the role of cultural background, genre determinants and the field of knowledge a text belongs to; knows the formal requirements for specific types of translated texts. [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_3]
 FA2_W08 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral translations [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_w_1]
Systematic assessment of students' knowledge of oral translation and translation skills.
 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_3
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_w_2]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class;
 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_K_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_U_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_1 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_2 KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues in oral translation; individual and group computer lab based activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction
 30
- individual translation projects, translating the indicated texts and additional assigned texts - translation exercises, self-study on achieving high-quality translation, participation in consultations
 30 Oral translations [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_w_1] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2PNJA1-TU1_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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