2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5420M Dissertation: Translation Studies

45 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Sara Ramos Pinto
Email: S.RamosPinto@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Aug View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

MODL5302M	Extended Translations
MODL5303M	Subtitling Project

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

In this module you will consolidate and expand your knowledge of a specific aspect of Translation and Interpreting Studies. You will receive training and be supervised to produce an academic study of 8-10,000 words. The module offers an opportunity to explore a particular issue or area of translation or interpreting studies while familiarising with the basics of the research process. .

Objectives

On completion of this module, you should be able to produce an extended piece of written work based on training and supervised independent investigation of a specialist topic within the field of translation and interpreting studies. You will work independently under expert supervision to engage critically with the specific literature on a topic, and will explore ways to investigate it further. You will learn about research design and ethics, and of the latest topic in translation and interpreting research. You will apply current theories and methods to analysis of data you will collect, and elaborate from the findings. You will gain insights into basic research design and methods in translation studies. Choosing this module is particularly recommended if you are considering applying for a PhD in Translation Studies after your degree.

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

1. Understanding of specialised perspectives in the field

2. Ability to identify relevant questions and specific needs in the field

3. Ability to select appropriate methods with which to address them,

4. Ability to apply critically selected theoretical perspectives to analysis of data/phenomena

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

5. Development of a critical stance in relation to a topic

6. Ability to support the argument with evidence

7. Ability to evaluate different positions and the reliability of sources

8. Ability to present an effective and nuanced informed argument in writing

9. time management in organising independent work upon completion by a given deadline

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
Supervision	8	0.50	4.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	4	1.00	4.00
Private study hours			432.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Agreement on plan, feedback on drafts

The lectures and seminars will be aimed at supporting students in designing their study.

Students will receive formative feedback on tasks carried out at seminars, which will be sequenced to help students work on different aspects of their proposal. They will submit their proposal and supervisors will provide formative feedback on it at the first meeting, to help them strengthen the study design and implementation. They will have further regular meetings with their supervisor to discuss their progress. The supervisor will read and provide formative feedback on a 10% draft.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	8000-10000-word project	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

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 13/05/2024 16:50:13

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