The module aims to provide students with a knowledge of the basic translation methods and skills as well as an introduction to the professional aspects of translation practice

On completion of the module a student should be able to:

• understand and apply translation methods and skills
• understand the professional translation realities
• apply the training gained on the module to any specialized fields and any languages.

TEACHING: Lectures and seminars

ASSESSMENT: Examination: 50% and Assignment: 50%

• Week 1              Introduction to Methods & Skills in Translation (C Marinetti)
• Week 2              Terminology (C Marinetti)
• Week 3              Translation technology I (J Evas)
• Week 4              Translation technology II(J Evas)
• Week 5              Translation technology III (C S Mingo)
• Week 6              Translation technology IV(C S Mingo)
• Week 7              Working in a translation company (tbc)
• Week 8              Working as a free-lance translator (T Clares)
• Week 9              Annotated translation (V Motta and M L Jones)
• Week 10           Annotated Translation (V Motta and M L Jones)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

G. SAMUELSSON-BROWN, A Practical Guide for Translators, Multilingual Matters, 2004.

M. SOFER, The Translator’s Handbook, Schreiber Pub.,1999.

F. FULLER, The Translator’s Handbook, Smythe, 1984.

J. WILLIAMS and A. CHESTERMAN, The Map: A Beginner’s Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, St. Jerome Pub., 2002.