With this module students will improve their translation skills between Spanish and English (ENG<>SPA), with respect to texts of a literary and journalistic nature. 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 journalistic and literary 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 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.  

• Display a comprehensive understanding of basic translation methods and tools applicable to journalistic and literary texts.
• Produce formative translations of short journalistic and literary texts.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of translation tools and resources.
• Demonstrate skills of communication and reflection through participation in seminars and forum. 
• Demonstrate comprehension of grammar, lexis, syntax and cultural context of both English and Spanish.

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:

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

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

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REASSESSMENT IN THIS MODULE: 

You will have the opportunity to complete 100% translation portfolio during the resit period if you fail the module. Resit assessments that are not supported by extenuating circumstances will be capped at the pass mark applicable to your programme.

1. Methods for formative translation.
2. Resources for translation.
3. Characteristics of journalistic and literary 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.