Translation: Module 3 - Translation of Literary Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Translation: Module 3 - Translation of Literary Texts
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S1-PTL-5
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and the terminology of literary translation, the elements of translation process and the methods and strategies of it. Students will gain the ability to evaluate and use the various tools available to the translator (glossaries, dictionaries etc.), to perform a critical analysis of a translation, to use their theoretical knowledge in order to solve practical translation problems and the ability to proofread and evaluate a translated text.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the courses in the module Translation: Module 2
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 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 [KM-S1-T2-PTL_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
has the basic skills to organize his / her own work and carry out the undertaken tasks at various stages of the translation process, is able to work in a team, cooperate and lead a group [KM-S1-T2-PTL_K_2]
 FA1_K04 [4/5]
can obtain a variety of information of varying complexity and systematize it using interpretation methods appropriate for translation studies [KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_1]
 FA1_U01 [4/5]
understands and is able to analyze and implement various theoretical perspectives, taking into account concepts and alternative solutions in translation studies [KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_2]
 FA1_U04 [4/5]
is able to thoroughly interpret a text in its cultural and literary context in order to distinguish meanings that should be preserved in translation, and to take into account the cultural specificity of the text in the translation process [KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_3]
 FA1_U07 [4/5]
knows the basic terminology in English in the field of literary and translation studies [KM-S1-T2-PTL_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
knows the methods of analysis and interpretation in translation studies and knows the main theories of written translation, methodological approaches and strategies for translating literary texts [KM-S1-T2-PTL_W_2]
 FA1_W09 [4/5] FA1_W15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [KM-S1-T2-PTL_w_1]
Systematic assessment of students’ skills on the basis of written assignments
 KM-S1-T2-PTL_K_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_K_2 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_2 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_3 KM-S1-T2-PTL_W_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-T2-PTL_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-S1-T2-PTL_K_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_K_2 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_2 KM-S1-T2-PTL_U_3 KM-S1-T2-PTL_W_1 KM-S1-T2-PTL_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-S1-T2-PTL_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: 1. verbal (description, explanation, presentation) 2.practical activities (translation of a specific text).
 30
Self-study, participation in consultations. Preparation for classes by reading previously assigned theoretical texts. Preparation for discussion in the forum of the group according to previously assigned tasks.
 30 Written assignments [KM-S1-T2-PTL_w_1] Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-T2-PTL_w_2]
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