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SP30DF: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION STUDIES (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


Course Overview

This course will enable students to gain an insight into the theoretical framework of translation and will also enable students to grasp some of the main issues and concepts in translation theory and practice which go beyond linguistic concepts.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Maria Sanchez-Ortiz

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Spanish And Latin American Studies (SP) (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will deepen students' understanding of some contemporary approaches to translation with specific reference to methodology. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay (1500 words): 70%

One translation quality assessment exercise with commentary: (30%)

 

Resit: Written exam (2 hours): 100%

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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