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

Module name: Translation for Media Purposes
Module code: W1-FCS1-TM-4
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module focuses on translation techniques specifically designed for media contexts. Students will develop practical skills in translating and localizing media content, including audiovisual texts, digital journalism, podcasts, and social media. The module covers key areas such as subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, and the ethical and professional challenges of media translation. Hands-on workshops will familiarize students with industry-standard software and tools, enabling them to produce accurate and culturally sensitive translations for diverse audiences.
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]
critically evaluates cultural, ethical, and social issues in media translation, showing an understanding of the impact of translations on diverse audience groups [K01]
 FC_K04 [2/5] FC_K05 [2/5]
applies translation techniques to various media formats adapting translation methods to the specific characteristics of audiovisual, textual, and digital materials [U01]
 FC_U01 [1/5] FC_U03 [1/5] FC_U07 [3/5]
uses appropriate software for subtitling, audiovisual translation, and other forms of media translation, adhering to industry standards [U02]
 FC_U01 [1/5] FC_U03 [3/5] FC_U07 [2/5]
produces accurate and context-appropriate translations of media content in professional and academic settings, corresponding to the specific characteristics of the audience and of the medium [U03]
 FC_U01 [1/5] FC_U07 [3/5]
identifies and explains key theories and concepts related to media translation, demonstrating an understanding of the linguistic, cultural, and technical challenges involved in translating multimedia content [W01]
 FC_W05 [1/5] FC_W08 [2/5] FC_W09 [4/5] FC_W12 [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 – peer learning [b08] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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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