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TGS351

Translation Course – General Studies III

Course ID
TGS351
Duration
One Semester (Fourteen Weeks)
Prerequisite
Translation Course – General Studies II
Total Study Hours Assessment Components Assessment Description
• 179 Total
• 84 Scheduled Learning & Teaching Hours
• 95 Guided Independent Study		 • Coursework – 40%
• Examinations – 60%		 • Three (3) timed translation papers of 600 words each
• Six (6) research projects and presentations
• Eight (8) assignments

Course Summary

This course develops in the student a deeper and broader understanding of all aspects related to global studies and general knowledge of the world both in English and in Spanish. It improves the understanding of cultural diversity in every region of the world. Students research and analyse the history, the geography, the culture, the society, the politics and other aspects of countries around the world and their interaction with one another. Interactive lectures, seminars and group discussions are designed to encourage student autonomy, enhance participation in class and develop the range of skills needed for effective study, self-confidence and achievement.

Syllabus

The syllabus of this course includes:

  • A practical review and effective use of translation studies and translation techniques.
  • A critical analysis of topics on general knowledge of the world not limited to Spanish or English speaking countries.
  • A critical analysis of topics on human development and relationships, history, culture and references to literature.
  • A critical analysis of topics on world politics, government and governance.
  • A critical analysis of topics on world geography, natural phenomena and natural disasters.
  • A critical analysis of topics on societies, customs and other topics, such as tourism, pop culture, music, hobbies, etc.
  • Creation and effective use of monolingual and bilingual glossaries.
  • The translation of journalistic texts on the topics above.

Independent Study and Scheduled Teaching Activity

Interactive lectures, seminars and discussions will allow for the discussion and presentation of the different themes outlined in the syllabus. There will be opportunities for tutor feedback to encourage personal development and reflection, with a view to producing the final version of assignments to the required international standards. Participants will also improve the various learning skills through exercises performed individually, in pairs and in groups. The teaching/facilitating process will focus on improving translation skills such as information seeking, research, critical reading, academic writing, comparative analysis and many others. Individual assignments, projects and extensive readings will aim at broadening the general knowledge of the participant in all the areas listed in the syllabus.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Have a professional command of the key concepts and techniques in translation;
  2. Be able to develop, effectively use and improve different types of glossaries for use in CAT-unaided translation.
  3. Be familiar with, discuss, present, analyse and summarise local, regional and international social and natural phenomena of relevance;
  4. Demonstrate an awareness of the written skills required by the professional translation industry;
  5. Be able to produce translation of a highly-complex general text that shows the correct transfer of information and evidence of comprehension and accuracy, transfer of names, dates and figures;
  6. Be able to produce translation of a highly-complex general text that is grammatically sound, cohesive and coherent, as well as well organised and accurate in punctuation, orthography and accentuation.

Assessment Strategy

Summative assessment is divided into coursework and examinations. Coursework is weighted at forty per cent (40%) of the total grade and comprises six (6) research projects, the findings of which will be presented to the class in the foreign language and a bilingual synopsis submitted and shared with the class, as well as eight (8) assignments to be submitted to the lecturer. The tutor will provide feedback for all coursework. Examinations are weighted at sixty per cent (60%) and comprise three timed translation papers of six hundred (600) words each.

Formative tasks will include glossary building, translation exercises and problem-solving exercises in translation.

Note

The Translation Course – General Studies III does not certify participants as professional translators.

Prerequisite

  • Translation Course – General Studies II