Translation of General Texts II English into Greek
| Title | Μετάφραση Γενικών Κειμένων 2 από Αγγλικά προς Ελληνικά / Translation of General Texts II English into Greek |
| Code | Μετ 4-102 |
| 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 | 600004220 |
Programme of Study: MA in Conference Interpreting and Translation
Registered students: 25
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METAFRASĪ | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600141299
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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/1/600141299
- At the Website of the School: http://155.207.200.34/mait/trans_courses.html
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
prerequisite: TRANSLATION EXERCISES, ENGLISH TO GREEK I
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students are expected:
to have developed their own professional translation style, depending on their individual personalities
to be acquainted with different types of translation material
to use modern technologies and electronic resources in a rational manner
to critically evaluate and select appropriate translation strategies per case. No course textbook is provided. Assessment: Translation projects and final exam.
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
- Work in an international context
- Design and manage projects
- 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 at postgraduate level. The students translate various types of texts that will cover a range of thematic areas (legal, EU, financial, capital markets, technical, etc.) depending on current translation market needs. Moreover, the course focuses on the appropriate use of modern technologies and translator-friendly electronic resources, such as online parallel texts, during the translation act.
Keywords
translation into Modern Greek
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- 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 Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of Blackboard
Use of terminology databases, parallel texts and translation memories
Use of e-mail, Blackboard communication options, skype
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
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)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
08-11-2013
