Translation: Elective Module 1 (Translation Studies) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Translation: Elective Module 1 (Translation Studies)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-TW1-1
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: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The elective module in translation studies offers a selection of original courses: students choose specific courses from course proposals covering various aspects of translation theory. Depending on students' selection, two or more courses can be taught in the semester. The contents of individual courses are variable, but they are framed within the context of selected topics in cultural aspects of translation studies. The aim of the module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of selected research methodologies in selected translation studies, especially in their cultural, literary, or media dimensions. Thus, course proposals may include the study of translation as a cultural phenomenon and various other aspects of cultural translation, postcolonial aspects of translation, theory of literary translation, contemporary theories of cognitive translation studies, media translation theory, etc. The offered courses may be monographic – focusing, for instance, on the study of specific translation strategies or texts – or more general survey courses covering particular translation theories.
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; establishes the paths of further education and development [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
adapts to the normative cultural processes in their own analyses of translation and in their own translation practice in varied contexts, recognizing cultural translation as the space of production and distribution of meaning [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U04 [3/5] FA2_U08 [1/5]
analyzes the translation process critically in the contexts of selected methodologies of translation and translation studies [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U04 [1/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge of selected translation methodologies and translation studies [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_1]
 FA2_W07 [1/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
recognizes the cultural processes that generate problems at the nexus of source and output texts and their respective cultural contexts [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_2]
 FA2_W07 [2/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
recognizes the processes shaping inter- and intra-cultural relations affecting varied translation practices; [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_3]
 FA2_W07 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_w_1]
Assessment based on the final examination verifying the theoretical knowledge that students should be able to show upon the completion of the module
 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_K_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_3
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KM-S2-T2-MW-2-w_2]
Assessment based on students’ essays, other written assignments, or presentations, demonstrating the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the written or oral interpretation and critical analysis of translated texts or selected aspects of translation studies.
 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_K_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_3
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T2-MW-2-w_3]
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-T2-MW-2_K_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_U_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_1 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_W_2 KM-S2-T2-MW-2_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
lecture [KM-S2-T2-MW-1_fs_1]
Discussion of the issues introduced during the lectures. Practical applications of theories to the analysis and interpretation of translated texts, carried out individually or in groups.
 15
required and supplementary reading; class preparation; written assignments or presentations; consultations
 15 Examination [KM-S2-T2-MW-2_w_1] Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KM-S2-T2-MW-2-w_2]
practical classes [KM-S2-T2-MW-1_fs_2]
Discussion of the issues introduced during the lectures. Practical applications of theories to the analysis and interpretation of translated texts, carried out individually or in groups.
 30
required and supplementary reading; class preparation; written assignments or presentations; consultations
 30 Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KM-S2-T2-MW-2-w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T2-MW-2-w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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