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On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- discuss key terms and concepts of translation studies
- analyse historical and current theoretical texts on literary translation
- outline general trends in the discipline of translation studies over the centuries
- analyse translated literary texts applying theoretical approaches
- value translations as documents of an encounter of cultures in a particular historical context
- prepare and present an oral presentation on a self-chosen essay project
- formulate a question relating to translation theory, history or a particular translation example in their own area of interest--produce an extended essay which engages critically with a chosen aspect of historical or current translation studies.
key concepts of translation theory such as equivalence (dynamic vs formal), translatability, genre specific translation questions
historical statements and theories of translation, f. e by Jerome, D'Ablancourt, Schleiermacher, Benjamin
the cultural turn in translation studies (Toury, Lefevere, Venuti)
aspects of retranslation and translational paratext
the fictional turn in translation studies
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 22 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 88 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
| Total | 200 |
BA degree or equivalent
Learning Recommendations:Student should have a very good reading comprehension of at least one modern language other than English and some interest in and familiarity with literary analysis and criticism.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
The presentation will be peer reviewed. Individual feedback will be provided on the presentation of an essay plan that feeds directly into the essay.