Principles of Translation Studies
| Title | Αρχές Μεταφρασεολογίας / Principles of Translation Studies |
| Code | Μετ 1-301 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Prógramma spoudṓn 2024 |
| Collaborating Schools | English Language and Literature Philology French Language and Literature Italian Language and Literature German Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600004141 |
Programme of Study: Prógramma spoudṓn 2024
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600134676
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600134676
- At the Website of the School: http://155.207.200.34/mait/trans_courses.html
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to
-become familiar with basic principles of Translation Studies
-become sensitive to methodological and practical issues pertaining to research
-be able to analyse and interpret quantitative data
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The aim of the course is help students comprehend the basic principles behind Translation Studies and their importance in relation to the translation act.
The course constitutes an introduction to Translation Studies. After a diachronic study of the major principles and concepts that dominate the scientific thinking of translation, the various approaches toward the translation process are examined. Translation is examined both as a process and as the result of such process, while special emphasis is given to its communicative and cultural dimension.
Keywords
translation studies, translation, text-type, translation technics, equivalence, pragmatic dimension of translation
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of Blackboard, PowerPoint presentations
Use of e-mail, Blackboard communication options, skype
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 39 |
Student Assessment
Description
Research projects.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Delisle, Jean, Ηannelore Lee-Jahnke & Monique C. Cormier, (1999/2008). Ορολογία της Μετάφρασης, Πρόλογος – Μετάφραση Γεώργιος Φλώρος, Αθήνα: Εκδόσεις Μεσόγειος.
Γραμμενίδης, Σίμος Π. (2009), Μεταφράζοντας τον κόσμο του Άλλου: Θεωρητικοί προβληματισμοί – Λειτουργικές προοπτικές, Αθήνα: Δίαυλος.
Baker, Mona (ed). (1998), Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, London / New York : Routledge.
Munday, Jeremy. (2001/2002), Μεταφραστικές σπουδές. Θεωρίες και εφαρμογές, Μετάφραση από τα αγγλικά Άγγελος Φιλιππάτος, Αθήνα: Μεταίχμιο.
Last Update
03-11-2013
