Introduction to Translation Studies

Code:

LA015

Acronym:

IETRAD

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Language Sciences

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Applied Languages

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LA	30	LA - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Provide an overview of the most significant theoretical models of translation. 2. Contribute to a critical attitude towards such models. 3. Describe the translation process as an act of problem solving that requires a specialized translator . 4. Reflect on the needed professional profile of a specialized translator. 

Learning outcomes and competences

- contextualize historically and scientifically the different approaches in Translation Theory; - deepen the understanding of the complexity of the translation process and develop a critical attitude towards translation products;- distinguish the translators expertise from mere language skills; reflect on the pre-requisites for a successful translation process; - reflect on the kind of relationship between language, culture and translation; - understand the need for professional training for translators;

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n.a.

Program

Language centered translation theories: Leipzig School, Translation as “code-switching” process, Stylistique comparée Text centered translation theories: Bible Translators, Texttype theories, ‘Translation Studies’ Translator centered translation theories Functional and Intercultural Models, Hermeneutics

Mandatory literature

Gentzler, Edwin; Contemporary Translation Theories, Routledge, 1993
Robinson, Douglas; Western Translation Theory from Herodotus to Nietzsche, St. Jerome, 1997
Stolze, Radegundis; Übersetzungstheorien. Eine Einführung, Narr, 1994
Hüsgen, Thomas J.C.; Vom getreuen Boten zum nachdichterischen Autor. Übersetzungskritische Analyse von Fernando Pessoas 'Livro do Desassossego' in deutscher Sprache., Peter Lang , 2005
Göpferich, Susanne; Interkulturelles Technical Writing. Fachliches adressatengerecht vermitteln, Narr, 1988
Jean Peeters (Ed.); On the Relationships between Translation Theory and Translation Practice, Peter Lang, 2005
Snell-Hornby, Mary; Translation Studies. An Integrated Approach, John Benjamins, 1988
Nord, Christiane; Text Analysis in Translation. Theory, Method, and Didactic Application of a Model for Translation-Oriented Text Analysis, Rodopi, 1991
Venuti, Lawrence; The Translator's Invisibility. A history of translation, Routledge, 1995
Vermeer, Hans J.; Esboço de uma teoria da tradução, ASA, 1986
Wotjak, Gerd; Schmidt Heide (Ed.); Modelle der Translation / Models of Translation. Festschrift für Albrecht Neubert., Vervuert, 1997
Mertin, Elvira; Prozessorientiertes Qualitätsmanagment im Dienstleistungsbereich Übersetzen, Peter Lang, 2006
Munday, Jeremy ; Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and, Routledge, 2001. ISBN: ISBN 0-415-22927-8
Ana Maria Garcia Bernardo; A tradutologia alemã tendências e perspectivas na segunda metade do século XX , Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 1999
Ana Maria Bernardo; A Tradutologia Contemporânea. Tendências e Perspectivas no Espaço de Língua Alemã. , Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian/ Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, 2009. ISBN: 978-972-31-1273-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Software

sdlx
power point

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Prova oral	25,00
Teste	75,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	108,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

n.a

Calculation formula of final grade

written test 75%; oral presentation 25%.

Examinations or Special Assignments

n.a.

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

n.a.

Classification improvement

Students wishing to improve their final grade will have to repeat some of the assessment components.

Observations

n.a.