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Identify and explain on a basic level some key terms of translation, such as “translatability”, “equivalence”, and ”degree of differentiation”
Demonstrate an increased awareness of some of the central linguistic and cultural issues of translation between German and English
Apply understanding of particular differences between English and German grammatical constructions when producing translations of sentences or short texts (
Identify and discuss different translation solutions in different text types
Reflect on the process and product of translation
Basic concepts of translation theory such as equivalence, translatability, cultural transposition, degree of cultural differentiation
Differences between English and German grammatical constructions that are relevant when translating between the two languages, such as time phrases, adverbs, pronouns
Translation of cultural specific terms
Reflection on own translation solutions
Analysis of existing translations
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 52 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 24 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Class Test: Translation of short text into German, explanation of translation solution and practical exercises (In case of assessment on campus: class tests; in case of online assessment: individual oral slots) |
Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Examination: Translation of short text into German, practical exercises and analysis of a translated passages. (In case of assessment on campus: written exam; in case of online assessment: individual oral slots.) |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 40 |
Class Test: Class test with practical translation exercises and questions on key terms of translation theory (In case of assessment on campus: class tests; in case of online assessment: individual oral slots) |
Week 5 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Heidi Zojer | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |