Practical English: Module 4 - Written Translation in English 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 4 - Written Translation in English 1
Module code: W1-FA-JB-S1-P1-TP4-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Description The aim of the module is to acquaint students with techniques and strategies of written translation and various sources (dictionaries, the Internet), which can be used to find information about language items and relevant subject matter necessary to make a correct translation of a written text , including general and special terminology. Additionally, the module aims to make students aware that they have to constantly improve and develop their language skills and other qualifications indispensible to make a correct translation. The module also aims to acquaint students with the meaning of general and specialised lexical forms; to make sure that a student after completing the course will have an extended knowledge of language and subject matter enabling him/her to analyse and revise translated texts. Moreover, chosen cultural issues concerning Polish and English culture are discussed during classes. The discussed cultural issues are necessary to understand the context of translated texts.
Prerequisites:
Advanced knowledge of the Polish and English language. Knowledge of Polish and English spekaing countries history and culture. Ability to use various sources (dictionaries, the Internet).
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]
Student is aware of the necessity to constantly develop and improve his/her language and professional skills. [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_K1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
Student can work individually and in group. [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_K2]
 FA1_K04 [5/5]
Student understands and adequately explains the meaning of general and specialised lexical forms [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U1]
 FA1_U08 [4/5]
Student can recognize the type of text, evaluate the degree of text difficulty and complexity, apply the appropriate techniques and strategies of translation and compare and analyse texts from similar registers and contexts in the Polish and English language. [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U2]
 FA1_U09 [4/5] FA1_U10 [4/5]
Student can analyse and revise translated texts in order to make a high quality translation in terms of language and subject matter; uses various sources in order to find information about language forms and subject matter necessary to make a correct written translation [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U3]
 FA1_U09 [4/5] FA1_U10 [4/5]
Student has a basic knowledge of translation techniques used in translating written texts, including general and specialised texts. [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_W1]
 FA1_W03 [3/5] FA1_W04 [3/5]
Student has a basic knowledge of Polish and English speaking countries. [JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_W2]
 FA1_W05 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [JB-S1PNJ5-TP-4_w_1]
Written assessment of the ability to apply appropriate translation techniques and strategies used in written translation, appropriate vocabulary and register; applying the right knowledge of Polish and English speaking countries culture acquired during the course and self-study. The grading scale is from 2-5.
 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U1 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U2 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U3 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_W1 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_W2
kolokwium [JB-S1PNJ5-TP-4_w_2]
Written assessment of the ability to apply appropriate translation techniques and strategies used in written translation, appropriate vocabulary and register; applying the right knowledge of Polish and English spekaing countries culture acquired during the course and self-study. The grading scale is from 2-5.
 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_K1 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_K2 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U1 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U2 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_U3 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_W1 JB-S1PNJ4-TP-4_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 [JB-S1PNJ5-TP-4_fs_1]
Workshop classes which include individual translation, discussion of applied translation techniques and strategies, vocabulary and register. Translating, discussion and revision of written texts translated during classes and texts prepared as part of self-study.
 45
Students work with dictionaries, lexicons, online resources and other resources to prepare vocabulary necessary to translate general and specialised texts. Students use books, articles, internet sources to prepare the subject matter for classes. Translating chosen texts as part of self-study.
 15 egzamin [JB-S1PNJ5-TP-4_w_1] kolokwium [JB-S1PNJ5-TP-4_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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