GER20270

Learning Outcomes:

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

Indicative Module Content:

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 Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Class activities include among other activities:
- introductory lectures on some basic concepts of translation theory as well as on selected examples of particular differences between English and German grammatical constructions that are relevant to translation between the two languages
- active, task-based learning: Individual and collaborative practical translation exercises German-English – English German both in class and as homework/preparation
- discussion of translations solutions both in class and via discussion board entries and
- close analysis of existing English translations of short German texts.
AI is NOT allowed in this module.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
GER20130 - Translation Eng-Ger (Intermed)


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.