LA067-7-FY-CO:
Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling Skills
2023/24
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
15
08 March 2022
Requisites for this module
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The module consists of two components.
a) Translation between French/German/Italian/Portuguese or Spanish and English
We will study the challenges of translating a wide variety of short language specific and English texts, from news and business correspondence to manuals, advertising and newspaper clips, always reflecting on context, target audience and style, analysing and discussing different alternatives.
b) Interpreting
While the main emphasis of this module will be on translation, students will also be introduced to liaison and consecutive interpreting. We will practise public and formal speaking, active and analytical listening, memorising, note-taking and summarising, in preparation for some attempts at interpreting between both languages.
The aim of the course is to provide MA students In Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling extra training for their C language. This module will be offered as a complementary module
to those students who, apart from English as language A or B and French/German/Italian/Portuguese or Spanish as language A or B, wish/need further training in their English and C language combination.
Students will be provided with 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, with text types and genres all relevant for making good choices on translation. It will also introduce students to basic interpreting skills between English and their C language (German/French/Italian/Portuguese or Spanish).
Students will demonstrate:
1. translation skills in both source and target languages to a high level in different registers
2. the ability to reflect on context, purpose, target audience and style of texts
3. competency in commenting succinctly on translation choices
4. an understanding of the practices of consecutive and bilateral interpreting
5. the ability to speak publicly in both source and target languages
6. 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.
7. full competency in working productively, resourcefully and efficiently alone or as part of a team. awareness of the principles of subtitling and the basic subtitling techniques using professional software.
8. full competency in working productively, resourcefully and efficiently alone or as part of a team.
No additional information available.
AA combination of lectures, seminars and hands-on practical classes, alternating between the different skills.
The translation and interpreting components will be taught in both the Autumn and in the Spring Terms. There will be one interpreting revision class in the Summer Term.
Autumn Term
3 hours a week in total, comprising:
- 1 hour: Translation lecture
- 2 hours: Translation/Interpreting (language-specific seminar)
Spring Term
2 hours a week in total:
- 2 hours: Translation/Interpreting (language-specific seminar)
Class timetable: 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 and subtitling 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.
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Diaz Cintas, J. and Remael, A. (2021)
Subtitling: Concepts and Practices. 2nd edition. Routledge. Available at:
http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315674278.
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Hervey, S.G.J.
et al. (2020)
Thinking German translation: a course in translation method: German to English. Third edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Available at:
https://doi-org.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9781315686264.
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Cragie, S.
et al. (2015)
Thinking Italian Translation. 2nd New edition. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd. Available at:
https://doi-org.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9781315755878.
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Hervey, S.G.J., Higgins, I. and Wagstaffe, S. (2002)
Thinking French translation. Second edition. London: Routledge. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?pq-origsite=primo&docID=180598.
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Haywood, L.M. (2009)
Thinking Spanish Translation. 2nd Revised ed. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd. Available at:
https://doi-org.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9780203886014.
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) (Moodle) |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Translation Test (English into Foreign Language) (Moodle) |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Interpreting Test (Zoom) |
|
40% |
| Coursework |
Quiz 1 (Moodle) |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Quiz 2 (Moodle) |
|
5% |
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.
Various
Lexa Olivera-Smith; 4.322; molivera@essex.ac.uk.
Yes
Yes
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Dr Eloisa Monteoliva
Heriot-Watt University
Assistant Professor in Spanish (Translation & Interpreting)
Available via Moodle
Of 242 hours, 225 (93%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
11 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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