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This course aims to introduce students to the main concepts in translation theory, which will be applied to translation exercises from and into French, covering a range of texts and contexts.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to introduce students to the main concepts in translation theory, which will be applied to translation exercises from and into French, covering a range of texts and contexts. Students will prepare a translation portfolio and commentary.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 34 | |
| Feedback |
Portfolio (part 1) Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice. |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | 0 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Portfolio (part 2) Written and/or verbal feedback provided in class and through feedback on translation commentary. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Online Exam |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice. |
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