Translation: Elective Module 1 (Media Translation / Consecutive Translation / Simultaneous Translation) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Translation: Elective Module 1 (Media Translation / Consecutive Translation / Simultaneous Translation)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-TW3-2
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 module aims to develop students’ translation or interpreting competence by familiarizing them with characteristics and practices within the chosen field of translation. Students are offered a choice between particular course proposals, covering different types of translation, such as translation for the media or interpreting (consecutive or simultaneous). Students learn translation methods and techniques related to the chosen type of translation, and develop their translation or interpretating skills, working with texts that are diverse in genre, function, are appropriate to different types of media and fields of life and knowledge, and have varying degrees of complexity. Depending on the course selection the module may also to familiarize students with specialized translation tools and software, or – in interpreting courses – to further students’ awareness of the significance of non-verbal communication, pronunciation, intonation, etc.
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 relationships between translation and culture [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_K_1]
 FA2_K05 [2/5]
recognizes the scope and level of acquired knowledge and skills; understands the need for continuous development of their translating skills [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_K_2]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
translates or interprets from English into Polish and from Polish into English, applying their linguistic and non-verbal competence and, if necessary, tools and software supporting the translation process, to produce high-quality target texts [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U04 [3/5]
interprets texts thoroughly in terms of their functions and communicative situations, identifies potential translation or interpreting problems and possible obstacles - for instance emerging from cultural differences - affecting the process of translation [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U03 [2/5] FA2_U05 [2/5]
evaluates translations and interpreting critically and introduces necessary corrections [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U04 [3/5] FA2_U05 [2/5]
recalls knowledge of theories and methodologies within the selected translation discipline its terminology, and recognizes the specific characteristics of the selected translation discipline and its impact on the translation process [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [2/5] FA2_W03 [2/5]
recalls knowledge of Polish and English writing styles, registers and grammar; is fully aware of lexical, syntactic, and cultural differences [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects [KM-S2-T3-MW-2 _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 or interpreting skills based on the submitted translation projects
 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_K_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_K_2 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_2 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_3 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_W_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_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-T3-MW-2_K_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_K_2 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_2 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_U_3 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_W_1 KM-S2-T3-MW-2_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-T3-MW-2_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues in translation and interpreting; individual and group activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction
 30
reading assignments; own research; individual and group projects; own work developing students' translation or interpreting skills
 30 Individual or group projects [KM-S2-T3-MW-2 _w_1] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-T3-MW-2_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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