Module: German Translation Practice

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	German Translation Practice
Module Code	GE208
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Phelan Semester 2: Mary Phelan Autumn: Mary Phelan
Module Teachers	Dorothy Kenny Mary Phelan Ann Marie Bohan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The module introduces the student to a range of texts for translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice and developing German and English language skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate a range of general texts from German into English, e.g. literature, journalism, business correspondence.
2. Identify and explain translation challenges encountered with reference to concepts such as text type, register, collocation, nominalisation, etc.
3. Source and utilise appropriate background documentation of relevance to the task of translation.
4. Make good use of lexicographical resources

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	24	Guided classwork in groups and individually
Independent Study	51	Private study, translation practice,exam preparation
Directed learning	48	completion of weekly translation tasks
Directed learning	2	translation of short text with commentary, no computers
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Texts to be translated may include
Poetry/prose/short stories; tourist brochures/information; journalistic texts: short news bulletins, article summaries, advertisements, film or book reviews etc. Assessment: Examination: 100%. Students will be asked to translate a text of approx. 200-250 words and will also be required to comment briefly on their translation approach and choices. N.B. The use of monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, thesauri and student glossaries (printed or handwritten) is permitted.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BAJI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJI)
BAJL	Bachelor of Arts (BAJL)
BAJM	Bachelor of Arts (BAJM)
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

01-OCT-09

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