The module aims to provide students with knowledge of the basic methodological steps to translate specialised texts. Lectures are complemented with specific language seminars where students will be able to practice different translation skills and methods.

Different types of texts will be worked on in order to understand the process of translation in different styles and languages.

Links with other modules: this module builds and develops on the practical skills the students learnt in year 1 with the module “Introduction to Translation Methods” (ML8100) and, at the same time, it introduces the student to the professional world of translation which will be developed in the final year module “Translation as a Profession” (ML2375). It also complements and consolidates the linguistic knowledge of the corresponding languages by working and reflecting on specialised texts. 

1. Analyse the principles guiding the translation of specialised texts and the appropriate use of translation resources and tools;
2. Apply the methods learnt in the module to translate specialised texts with different textual features;
3. Implement the training gained on the modules in Level 4 (translation theory and methodology of translation) to the translation of specialised texts;
4. Reflect critically on their own translation practice;
5. Reflect on the translation process of specific texts ( for example, humanities social sciences and medical/scientific).

The module will be delivered through a range of interactive teaching sessions supplemented by online teaching and learning activities and materials – and may include, where relevant, asynchronous materials such as lecture recordings. Full details on the delivery mode of this module will be available on Learning Central at the start of the academic year – and may be, in part, determined by Welsh Government and Public Health Wales guidance.  

• Comprehensive understanding of basic translation methods and tools applicable to specialised texts;
• Appropriate translation methods to produce the translation of short and simple specialised texts;
• Appropriate use of translation tools and resources; and
• Communication and reflection skills through participation in the seminars of translation practice. 

The method(s) of assessing the learning outcomes for this module are set out in the Assessment Table, which also contains the weightings of each assessment component.

Mapping of Assessments to Intended Learning Outcomes:

Translation 1 assesses ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4,5 

Translation 2 assesses ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Coursework  assesses ILOs 1, 2, 4, 5

THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESIT:

Students who fail the module will be reassessed through the one synoptic re-assessment  (weighted at 100%). Resit assessments that are not supported by extenuating circumstances will be capped at the pass mark applicable to your programme. 

This module includes the following topics:

*NB. The topics may change to the ones listed below.

1. Advertising and Commerce translation
2. Translating official documents
3. Legal translation
4. Business and Economy translation
5. Introduction to Interpreting