Current Issues of Translation Theory

Facts

Duration: 1 semester

Period: Fall-Spring Semester

Credits: 5 ECTS

Contact Hours: 32

Self-study: 58

Hours: 90

Main Objectives

to study the basic aspects of translation process;
to study principles and mechanisms of translation using advanced research methods;
to study modern approaches to translation study.

Learning Outcomes

Formation of competence:

а) intercultural:

the ability to develop cultural and professional level independently and to master new methods of research;
the ability to get and use new knowledge independently.

b) professional:

the ability to organize and assess translation activity in accordance with international standards;
the ability to develop and assess personal translation skills independently using advanced methods and technologies;
ability to conduct independent researches according to the developed program.

Professor

Olga Nagel, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, Faculty of Foreign languages, Department of English Philology

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Course annotation

Course unit code	Specialization 45.03.02 - Linguistics
Course unit title	Current issues of Translation theory
Name(s), surname(s) and title of lecturer(s)	Nagel Olga, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, Faculty of Foreign languages, Department of English Philology
Level of course	Bachelor
Semester	5-6
ECTS credits	5
Working hours	Contact hours		90
	lectures		32
	seminars
	practical classes
	laboratory classes
	consultations
	*Independent work*		58
	Total		90
Work placement	none
Language of instruction	English
Prerequisites	Theoretical aspect of translation
Objectives of the course	Learning outcomes			A student’s assessments methods
aims: -to study the basic aspects of translation process; - to study principles and mechanisms of translation using advanced research methods; - to study modern approaches to translation study;	Formation of competence: *а)intercultural:* - the ability to develop cultural and professional level independently and to master new methods of research; - the ability to get and use new knowledge independently. *b) professional:* - the ability to organize and assess translation activity in accordance with international standards; - the ability to develop and assess personal translation skills independently using advanced methods and technologies; - ability to conduct independent researches according to the developed program			Presentations, tests in MOODLE, oral and written exam.
Teaching methods	Lectures, group work, delivery of individual presentations, independent study of literature, case studies, brainstorming, assignments.
Course unit content	Title				Lecturers (hours)	Self-study (hours)
	Current issues in Translation Theory. Standards and norms. Translation assessment and criticism.				6	10
	Translation as a career. Professional skills, obligations and requirements.				4	10
	Translation methods and strategies				4	8
	Actively researched theoretical models of translation. Review.				4	10
	Cognitive aspect of translation. Cognitive and psycholinguistic models of translation.				8	10
	Cultural aspect of translation.				6	10
					32	58
					Total 90
Assessment requirements		Student’s skills in this subject will be evaluated by means of presentations in the seminars, written tests and final examination.
Assessment criteria		The assessment of the presented works is carried out by the following criteria: – compliance of the contents to a subject; – existence of logical communication of stated information; – compliance of registration to requirements; – accuracy and literacy of a statement; – work is handed over in time.
The composition of final accumulative mark		Final accumulative mark consists of: 2 tests –15 % each, individual assignment – 20 %, group case analysis and presentation – 20 %, exam – 30 %
Course outline arranged by		Olga Nagel

5-6

Contact hours

Total

Lectures, group work, delivery of individual presentations, independent study of literature, case studies, brainstorming, assignments.