With this module students will improve their translation skills between Spanish and English (ENG<>SPA), with respect to specialized texts, such as business, scientific journalism and political discourse. The module covers topics relating to aspects of Spanish and English speaking culture. It also deals with topics of contemporary relevance and with contemporary varieties of the language.

1. Express the original meaning of specialized texts through translation into English and Spanish.
2. Generate grammatically correct and linguistically accurate texts in English and Spanish through translation.
3. Combine lexis and syntax in a correct, appropriate and stylistically sound manner in English and Spanish.
4. Manipulate English and Spanish language in order to best transfer contextual and cultural meaning from the source language.
5. Produce clear and concise explanations of difficulties encountered during the translation process.

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.  

• Apply appropriate translation methods to produce the translation of short and simple specialised texts.
• Transfer information from one language to the other through the use of synthesis and commentary of written and oral discourse.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of translation tools and resources.
• Demonstrate skills of communication and reflection through participation in the seminars of translation practice.
• Demonstrate comprehension of language, lexis and syntax of both Spanish and English.

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

Each asessment assesses all Learning Outcomes (1-5)

Reassessment

Students who fail the module will be reassessed through the one synoptic re-assessment (Translation Portfolio weighted at 100%)   

Resit assessments that are not supported by extenuating circumstances will be capped at the pass mark applicable to your programme.

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1. Methods for formative translation.
2. Resources for translation.
3. Characteristics of different kinds of texts.
4. Grammar difficulties in English.
5. False friends and anglicisms in Spanish.
6. The passive voice and its translation.
7. Assessment literacy.
8. The translation of grammar, syntax, lexis, style and cultural context.