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Module Title:
Scientific/Technical Translation: German
Module Coordinator:
J Byrne
Level:
5 Semester 2
Credit Rating:
5
Module Aims:
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develop
student’s ability to translate texts at an advanced level
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enable students to deal competently with issues of equivalence and
difference
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develop subject-specific research capacity
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prepare students for submission of
professional translation assignments
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be
expected to be able to:
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translate accurately and in an appropriate style
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present work in a professional manner
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be familiar with professional practices in the translation environment
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research and manage
specialised terminology and data.
Indicative Time
Allowances:
Lectures: 24 hours
Indicative Syllabus:
Materials:
Texts for translation will be drawn from a variety of sources e.g.
technical reports, specialist journal articles, technical manuals and
promotional material, on topics covering different areas of science and
technology.
Assessment:
Two hour translation exam (250-400 words) at end of semester two 100%
N.B. Monolinugal and bilingual dictionaries, thesauri and student
glossaries (printed or handwritten) are permitted.
Indicative Reading List:
Essential:
background documentation in SL and TL
general and specialized monolingual, bilingual and multilingual
dictionaries and other reference sources
language-specific sources to be specified by the relevant lecturers e.g.
popular and specialised scientific journals
Programme or List of
Programmes on which this module will be delivered:
GD in Translation Studies
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