LA067-6-FY-CO:
Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling Skills
2019/20
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Friday 26 June 2020
30
12 April 2019
Requisites for this module
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BA RR49 Spanish Studies and Modern Languages
a) Translation between French/German/Portuguese/Spanish/Italian and English
Students will develop an awareness of the multiple dimensions of meaning of written texts (both in English and in the foreign language), representing different genres and text types, including journalistic, promotional and literary texts. Students will also develop the ability to identify the texts’ most salient features and reflecting on context, target audience and style, analysing and discussing different alternatives. They will also refine and deepen their understanding of both their own and the target language and culture.
b) Interpreting
While the main emphasis of this module will be on translation, students will also be introduced to liaison and consecutive interpreting. They will acquire the ability to listen actively and analytically, memorise short statements, summarise, interpret and communicate effectively in both languages. They will learn to use interpreters’ strategies in order to resolve potential problems and look at practical issues like body language, anticipation, condensation, diplomacy, stress management and confident performance. They will also refine their presentational skills and receive a general introduction to note-taking techniques.
c) Subtitling:
Students will be given an insight into the basic principles and specific challenges of subtitling, and will be able to use and test their translation strategies by subtitling short clips with the professional software, Wincaps Qu4ntum.
The aim of the course is to provide students with a wide-ranging practical experience of translating different kinds of texts into French/German/Portuguese/Spanish/Italian from English and into English from French/German/Portuguese/Spanish/Italian. This module focuses on practical translation training, and on a systematic critical reflection and discussion of topics of grammar, linguistic use, as well as text types and genres all relevant for making good choices on translation. It will also introduce students to interpreting and subtitling skills.
Students will demonstrate:
Ttranslation skills in both source and target languages to a high level in different registers.
The ability to reflect on context, purpose, target audience and style of texts.
Competency in commenting succinctly on translation choices.
An understanding of the practices of consecutive and bi-lateral interpreting.
The ability to speak publically in both source and target languages.
The ability to listen actively and analytically, memorise short statements, predict the flow of argument, summarise and condense, use formal expression, and facilitate communication effectively in both source and target languages.
Awareness of the principles of subtitling and the basic subtitling techniques using professional software.
Full competency in working productively, resourcefully and efficiently alone or as part of a team.
No additional information available.
A combination of seminars and hands-on practical classes, alternating the three skills. The translation component will be taught in the Autumn Term and in the Spring Term. The subtitling component will be taught in the Autumn Term only, whilst the interpreting component will be taught in the Spring Term only. There will be one revision class in the Summer Term.
Autumn Term
2 hours: Translation (1-hour lecture and 1-hour language-specific seminar)
2 hours: Subtitling
No interpreting in Autumn Term.
Spring Term
2 hours: Translation/Interpreting (language-specific seminars)
No subtitling in Spring Term.
Classrooms: check your individual timetable: https://www.essex.ac.uk/timetables
Self-study: about 6 hours per week additional regular independent study and practice essential. This module requires a strong commitment to independent reading and translation, and independent regular practical training of interpreting skills.
Students have the opportunity of lab work, group work and presentations in class. Emphasis is on the development of practical skills together with the reflection on underlying issues
- Cragie, Stella; Hervey, Sandor; Higgins, Ian; Gambarotta, Patrizia. (2015) Thinking Italian Translation, London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Haywood, Louise M. (2014) Thinking Spanish Translation, London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Hervey, Sandor. (2017) Thinking German Translation, London: Routledge.
- Díaz-Cintas, Jorge; Remael, Aline. (2007) Audiovisual translation: subtitling, Manchester: St. Jerome. vol. Translation practices explained
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Translation Test (Foreign language into English) |
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| Coursework |
Translation Test (English into Foreign Language) |
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| Coursework |
Interpreting Test |
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| Coursework |
Subtitling Project |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Lexa Olivera-Smith, email: molivera@essex.ac.uk.
Sandrine Perrin
Dounia Bissar dbissar@essex.ac.uk
Sandrine Perrin sandrine@essex.ac.uk
Claudia Nehmzow cnehm@essex.ac.uk
Beatriz de Paiva bdepaiva@essex.ac.uk
Lexa Olivera-Smith molivera@essex.ac.uk
Ignazia Posadinu iposad@essex.ac.uk
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Mr David Henri Pascal Tual
The University of Cambridge
Director of the Language Unit
Prof Sonia Cunico
University of Exeter
Director of Language Teaching
Prof Paul Bishop
University of Glasgow
Dr Maria Da Conceicao Pereira
Newcastle University
Lecturer
Ms Marga Navarrete
UCL
Spanish Coordinator
Ms Laurence Richard
University of Southampton
Director Centre for Language Study
Available via Moodle
Of 395 hours, 128 (32.4%) hours available to students:
267 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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