SP30DF: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION STUDIES (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

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
Term	First Term	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?

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

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

SP40DF Theoretical Approaches to Translation Studies (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

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 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Translation Quality Assessment Exercise (50%)

750 words reflective exercise (25%)

Course journal (25%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.