Translation: Elective Module 2 (Applied Translation/ Specialized Translation) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Translation: Elective Module 2 (Applied Translation/ Specialized Translation)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-TW2-2
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The course aims to develop students’ skills in applied or specialized translation in selected fields. The module offers a selection of practical courses, chosen by the students from detailed course proposals. Throughout the course students become familiar with the characteristics of applied or specialized translation practice, depending on varied communicative situations and the social contexts. Theoretical issues are discussed on the basis of sample translations or students' own work. Practical class activities help develop translation techniques, including – depending on students’ course selection – digital tools in translation practice, working with formal texts (official and business documents, etc.) or applied cultural texts (e.g. press articles, instructions, game documentation, etc.). The practical part of the course includes translation from both English into Polish and Polish into English.
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]
recognizes the scope and level of acquired knowledge and skills; understands the need for continuous development of their intellectual, practical and social competence; shows interest in cultural life, current political, social, and economic situation [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
comprehends demanding texts and accurately conveys the meaning of the source text into the target language while retaining appropriate register and style in the target language [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_1]
 FA2_U04 [2/5] FA2_U07 [2/5]
applies a variety of translation strategies and techniques depending on the function of the source text and the communication situation, including selected digital techniques supporting translation [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_2]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U04 [3/5]
analyses translated texts critically; identifies errors and introduces necessary corrections [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_3]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U07 [2/5]
recalls structured knowledge covering proper terminology, theories and methodologies in the field of translation studies and understands the characteristics of applied or specialized translation [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_1]
 FA2_W02 [2/5] FA2_W03 [2/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
recalls advanced English terminology of selected fields of knowledge and life [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_2]
 FA2_W09 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _w_1]
Assessment of students' skills and knowledge on the basis of individual and team work, within the scope detailed in the course syllabus; assessment of students' translation skills based on the submitted translation projects
 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _K_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_2 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_3 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _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-S2-T1-MW-1 _K_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_2 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _U_3 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_1 KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _W_2
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-S2-T1-MW-1_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues in translation; individual and group activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction
 30
reading assignments; own research; individual and group projects; own work developing students' translation and technical skills
 30 Individual or group projects [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _w_1] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T1-MW-1 _w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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