English Translation Training: Module 2, Written Translation in English (2) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2020

Module name: English Translation Training: Module 2, Written Translation in English (2)
Module code: W1-FA-TL-N2-KT2-TP-2
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2020
Semester: summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Students acquire and develop the skills to translate a variety of different texts. Students learn about the translation process and the essential factors having a direct impact on the outcome of translation. These factors include translation methods and procedures. Students translate texts from Polish into English and from English into Polish. They work in class (individually, in pairs or as a team) and at home. The texts to translate vary in terms of genre, subject matter and target readership.
Prerequisites:
C1 level of English and C2 level of Polish (CEFR)
Key reading:
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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]
Students are able to work autonomously and think creatively. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K1]
 FA2_K03 [2/5]
Students make informed and critical decisions with regard to the language to be used in translation. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K2]
 FA2_K03 [2/5]
Students can apply the basic rules of scholarly translation. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U1]
 FA2_U04 [5/5] FA2_U09 [5/5]
Students can apply the basic rules of literary translation. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U2]
 FA2_U04 [4/5] FA2_U09 [5/5]
Students understand the problem of untranslatability. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W1]
 FA2_W03 [5/5]
Student jest świadom problemów związanych z tłumaczeniem metafor i wyrażeń idiomatycznych. [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W2]
 FA2_W03 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
tłumaczenie tekstów [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_w_1]
Students translate selected texts from Polish into English and from English into Polish.
 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K2 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U2 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W2
egzamin [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_w_2]
The student must translate a short text chosen for him or her by the teacher whocomments on the student’s interpreting output. Each student is assessed separately and the teacher makes comments on a one-to-one basis about each student’s performance.
 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_K2 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_U2 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W1 TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_W2
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 [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_fns_2]
Students translate a short text, which is followed by a discussion of the problems encountered in the translation process.
 18
Students translate a short text as a home assignment.
 25 tłumaczenie tekstów [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_w_1] egzamin [TL-N2-KT2-TP-2_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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