Module: Specialised Translation: Economic (German)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Specialised Translation: Economic (German)
Module Code	GE401 (ITS) / GER1030 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Dervila Cooke
Module Teachers	Agnes Maillot, Annette Schiller, Dorothy Kenny, Mary Phelan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module introduces the learner to translation techniques for a variety of text types from the domain of economics in German.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate a variety of text types within the domain of economics from German into English
2. Create appropriate, domain-specialist level texts in English
3. Utilize a range of online and and hard-copy resources in the preparation of a translation
4. Locate and critically evaluate relevant terminological resources

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Class-based instruction
Independent Study	101	Preparation of translation
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

Materials
A range of SL text types will be used for translation practice, including: Company reports Economic reports and forecasts Statistical analyses Marketing and commercial documentation Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, group Seminars (max group size 20 students), based on pre-set work, assignments and translation practice. You will be required to attend classes and to prepare and submit translations

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	10%	Examination Weight	90%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Friederich Wolf,: 1987, Technik De Ubersetzens, Max Hueber Verlag, Munich, 3-19-002143-0

Other Resources

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