2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5026M Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies

15 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Carlo Eugeni
Email: c.eugeni@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module will introduce students to major theoretical approaches in translation and interpreting studies and methods in the practice of translation and interpreting. It will provide students with a toolkit of ideas for engaging in and reflecting on practice and, more broadly, for thinking about translating and interpreting on the conceptual level.

Objectives

The module is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in translation and interpreting studies and nuanced understanding of key methods in translation and interpreting. It will provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply theoretical concepts to their translation practice and improve their translation outputs and performance ; to understand, evaluate, and choose appropriate translation strategies and methods, and to be able to justify the choices made to others while supporting them through theory-informed evidence; to approach translation tasks with a theoretically informed understanding of the complexities involved.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Apply major theoretical ideas in translation and interpreting studies in analysis of your own and others’ translations

2. Identify contextually appropriate translation strategies and approaches on the basis of textual analysis

3. Evaluate major theoretical traditions in translation and interpreting studies

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate the following skills learning outcomes:

4. Demonstrate cCritical thinking and an ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives using supporting evidence to support their ideas

5. Active learning and a capacity to independently identify and organise relevant material

6. Anticipatory thinking by understanding and evaluating multiple outcomes and assessing the consequences of actions

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	9	1.00	9.00
Private study hours			131.00
Total Contact hours			19.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback is provided at the nine seminars each taking place weekly and aimed at applications, exemplifications and discussions of the theories introduced in the lecture of the same week, addressing one major thematic area within translation and interpreting studies. The students are split into small groups for these sessions to enable dialogue between students and tutors.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Translation commentary.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/03/2024

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