Introduction to Literary Translation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC2065 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MLAC2065
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module explores theoretical approaches and practical problems in literary translation of the same texts and themselves compose a translation of a text of their choice.
Target Students
Available for Second Year UG Students of German and Exchange and Subsid students with a good knowledge of German.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
One weekly 2-hour seminar. The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 90% Coursework 1: Translation Project - 300 word translation + 1500 word essay.
- 10% Presentation 1: One presentation of 20 minutes.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to give students an improved critical understanding of the linguistic and cultural differences between English and German, to enhance their translation skills and provide insights into the ways in which literary texts work.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Intellectual skills:
PPT skills:
Through working with literary texts they will improve their understanding of different registers in German.
They will develop their skills to work independently and as part of a team.
They will be expected to organise and manage their working time, schedule tasks, and meet deadlines.
The spread of assessed work allows students to assess their progress.
Students will practise using their IT skills.(C3,C4,C5,D1,D2,D3,D4,D6,D7,D8)
The module provides students with a critical understanding of the linguistic and cultural differences between English and German, enhances their understanding of literary German, and gives them insights into the ways in which literary texts work. (A1,A3,A4,A5)
Students will learn to gather, process and evaluate information from a variety of sources in English and German
Reflect critically and judge in the light of evidence and argument
Understand concepts and relate them to specific problems
Identity and describe questions and problems
Apply techniques and concepts appropriate for the analysis of literary and cultural materials. (B1,B2,B3,B4,B5)
Students will learn to develop their oral and written communication skills in English (including presentation skills and essay writing skills) and their translation skills.