Overview

This module introduces students to a series of methodological and practical skills that will enable them to familiarise themselves with the practice of translation. Students will be able to study aspects of applied translation including machine translation, translation software, the translation of children's literature, terminology theory and practice for translators, etc. They will also be introduced to Interpreting an adjacent field. The approaches studied will relate to a wide range of languages and cultures, including English, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin and German.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -C- - C+: Students should demonstrate a satisfactory comprehension of the topic studied, forming solid conclusions about the validity and uses of critical theory as a whole.

-good -B- - B+: Students receiving the higher grades of assessment will have analysed the sources provided, evaluating secondary material on set topics and assessing them as they form their own convincing conclusions.

-excellent -A- - A+: In order to achieve the highest grades, students will have supplemented the texts studied in class with additional primary and secondary reading, they will have analysed and evaluated existing readings of critical theory and come to their own innovative and thoughtful conclusions.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will acquire a greater awareness of the concept of applied translation and its wide range of manifestations.

• Students will acquire an overview of translation methodologies and computer-assisted translation tools.

• Students will be able to analyse the uses and validity of a wide range of applied approaches to translation.