Specialized Communication (Economic and Financial Translation English-Portuguese)

Code:

MTSL071

Acronym:

TEFIP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Translation

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Master of Arts in Translation and Language Services

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MTSL	11	MTSL - Study Plan	2	-	3	30	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course aims to broaden students' skills in economic and financial translation, through the acquisition of theoretical and conceptual knowledge.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course, students should:

- understand key concepts and terminology in the economic and financial field;

- understand the operation of financial markets and institutions;  

- have an increased awareness of financial news and world issues;

- use various reference tools for translation and background research;

- be capable of translating company reports, announcements and circulars as well as investment fund prospectuses and financial regulations.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Key economic concepts

- Monetary and fiscal policy

- International trade and exchange rates

- Accounting standards, annual reports and accounts

- Financial, monetary and capital markets

- Stock exchanges and marketable securities

- Investment funds

Mandatory literature

Serviço das Publicações Oficiais das Comunidades Europeias; Código de Redacção Interinstitucional, 2011
João Rodrigues; SNC - Sistema de Normalização Contabilística Explicado, 2012
Yves Bernard, Jean-Claude Colli; Dicionário económico e financeiro (2 vols.)
Governo de Portugal; Decreto-Lei n.º 252/2003 de 17 de Outubro , 2003
Comissão Europeia; Regulamento (CE) N.º 1126/2008, 2008

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes, where the students perform the tasks prescribed under the supervision of the lecturer.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Teste	60,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Assignments (20%) + Tests (80%)