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TL2001: THEORY OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

This course enables students to gain an insight into the theoretical framework of translation and of interpreting.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Maria Sanchez-Ortiz

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

  • Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will:

Help students to grasp some of the main issues and concepts in translation theory and practice which go beyond linguistic concepts.

Help deepen students' understanding of some contemporary approaches to translation with specific reference to methodology. Enable students to grasp some of the main issues and concepts in translation theory and practice which go beyond linguistic concepts. Introduce students to the issues involved in the three forms of interpreting (liaison, simultaneous and consecutive). Introduce students to the role of the interpreter in different settings.


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

1000 words reflective exercise (50%)

Course journal (50%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandAn understanding of the key issues relevant to translation and interpreting studies.
ConceptualApplyGain an awareness of and ability to discuss translation and interpreting problems.
ReflectionAnalyseSuggest appropriate strategies when dealing with specific translation problems and specific interpreting situations.

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