MLT406: Specialised Translation: Scientific and Technical
| School | School of Modern Languages |
| Department Code | MLANG |
| Module Code | MLT406 |
| External Subject Code | 101130 |
| Number of Credits | 15 |
| Level | L7 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Ruselle Meade |
| Semester | Spring Semester |
| Academic Year | 2023/4 |
Outline Description of Module
The module is designed so as
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to offer the student a general panorama of scientific and technical languages and the main tools for translation
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to expose the student to the history of scientific and technical translation
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to explore and develop effective strategies for managing complex linguistic and technical transmissions
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to attain high levels of proficiency in translation practice and critical reflection
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to inform students about CPD in the scientific and technical translation field
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Critically analyse the issues raised by the translation of a range of texts (LO1)
- evaluate and apply translation theories introduced in MLT401 Theory of Translation (LO2)
- reflect critically on his/her own translation practice (LO3)
- Appropriately use of a wide range of translation resources (LO4)
- produce fluent translations in the target language that reflect the subtleties of nuance and meaning of the source text while maintaining content, style and accuracy (LO5)
- present ideas in a structured, logical and coherent manner (LO6)
How the module will be delivered
The module will be delivered through eight 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.
Skills that will be practised and developed
- Lectures will develop the student’s capacity to absorb information, including through note-taking.
- Seminars will develop the capacity to deploy this information and apply it to teaching and explaining.
- Seminars and coursework will enable students to develop their vocabulary, improve their written communication in the sublanguage studied
- Through coursework and examination students will demonstrate their knowledge the skills acquired and developed.
- Other academic and key skills developed include research and organisational skills, communication and basic word-processing skills, intercultural awareness as well as interpersonal skills to be applied in the professional world of translation.
How the module will be assessed
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 LOs 1, 4, 5
Commentary 1: assesses LOs 2, 3, 6
Translation 2 & Commentary 2: assess all LOs (1 - 6)
Reassessment
You may be required to resit one or more of the assessments in this module if you fail the module. The Examination Board will advise you which assessments you need to resit during the August resit period. Resit assessments that are not supported by extenuating circumstances will be capped at the pass mark applicable to your programme.
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 15 | Translation 1 | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 10 | Commentary 1 | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 75 | Translation 2 And Commentary 2 | N/A |
Syllabus content
- Introduction to Specialised Translation: Scientific and Technical
- Linguistics Applied to the Translation of Sciences
- History of Sciences and Technology
- Characteristics of Scientific and Technical Languages. Examples
- The Style of Technical and Scientific Writing. Vocabulary. Discourse Analysis
- Major genres in Scientific and Technical Reporting and Writing. Register Characteristics
- Relevant Sources of Information and Documentation
- Problems in Scientific and Technical Translation and how to deal with them. Continuing Professional Development. Students’ Presentations.