Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39
The course is based on supervision of practical experience. Students and supervisors select texts to be translated and discuss approaches and other practical issues. The remainder of the course is dedicated to self-directed study, in which the students compile a portfolio of work. Feedback on the portfolio is discussed in detail with the supervisor. Additional translations are set beyond the portfolio itself, giving students the opportunity to enhance and polish their skills with a wider range of materials. Students will normally be translating one document per week and will receive oral feedback.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course is based on supervision of practical experience. During the 22 contact hours, students and supervisors select texts to be translated and discuss approaches and other practical issues. The remainder of the course is dedicated to self-directed study, in which the students compile a portfolio of work. Feedback on the portfolio is discussed in detail during the 22 contact hours with the supervisor. Additional translations are set beyond the portfolio itself, giving students the opportunity to enhance and polish their skills with a wider range of materials. Students will normally be translating one document (around 400 words) per week and will receive oral feedback on this from the supervisor, from peers or from other tutors.
The student’s portfolio will concentrate on one language pair. It is for the student and supervisor to arrange whether translation will all be in one direction or not.Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 2 x timed translations of 500 words; 7 x translations of 500 words;
1 x back-translation with 1000-word commentary
Resit: 2 x timed translations of 500 words; 7 x translations of 500 words; 1 x back-translation with 1000-word commentary
There are no assessments for this course.
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