Translation of General Texts I English into Greek
| Title | Μετάφραση Γενικών Κειμένων 1 από Αγγλικά προς Ελληνικά / Translation of General Texts I English into Greek |
| Code | Μετ 4-101 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | MA in Conference Interpreting and Translation |
| 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 | 600004287 |
Programme of Study: MA in Conference Interpreting and Translation
Registered students: 27
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METAFRASĪ | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600134680
|
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/1/600134680
- At the Website of the School: http://155.207.200.34/mait/trans_courses.html
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students are expected:
to have enriched their understanding of the translation process at professional level
to be acquainted with different thematic areas
to use modern technologies effectively
to know a variety of and consider possible strategies for problem-spotting and problem-solving.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- 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 course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in translating. The students are asked to translate various types of texts of increasing translation difficulty. They are exposed to a range of thematic areas, so that they are better prepared for the real market conditions which demand familiarization with a plethora of subjects. Moreover, the course focuses on the use of modern technologies (internet, terminology data bases, translation memories) in the service of translation. Students are encouraged to discuss problems encountered in the course of translation, such as text analysis, register, language usage, terminology, cultural aspects of translation etc., as well as deal with issues pertaining to each phase of the translation process itself (orientation, drafting, revision).
Keywords
translation into modern Greek
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- 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 Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of Blackboard educational platform
Use of terminology databases and translation memories (Déjà Vu X2, Swordfish-Anchovy, Wordfast Anywhere)
Use of e-mail, Blackboard communication options, skype
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
No course textbook is provided. Assessment: Translation projects and final exam.
Assessment is based on professional assessment criteria presented by Mossop, as modified and presented in
Kourouni, Kyriaki. 2012. Translating under time constraints in an undergraduate context: a study of students' products, processes and learning styles. Available at: http://www.tdx.cat/handle/10803/84035.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
08-11-2013
