Module: Translation Theory

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Translation Theory
Module Code	LC502
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Dorothy Kenny Semester 2: Dorothy Kenny Autumn: Dorothy Kenny
Module Teachers	Dorothy Kenny Joss Moorkens
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Reassessment will involve the resubmission of the essay at the university-designated re-sit deadline.

Description

This course provides an overview of translation studies as a discipline and translation theory as a topic within that discipline. It focuses on several core areas such as, but not exclusively limited to, the history of translation theory, linguistic, functional and cognitive explorations of translation and how they impact on the translation profession. It evaluates how research in translation studies has impacted on and contributed to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically discuss the nature of translation theory and its relevance to translation as a profession.
2. Research, review and critically describe the core literature of certain sub-domains in translation theory.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform independent research at MA level.
4. Write an advanced academic essay with appropriate citing and referencing.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	206	Reading
Assignment Completion	20	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Introduction to translation studies including theoretical, descriptive and applied studies

History of translation in Ireland elsewhere

History of translation theory

The â€œscience of translationâ€- approaches in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence

Communicative/cultural approaches to translation

Translation and ideology

Postcolonialism

Feminism

Medium-restricted translation

Screen translation

Cognitive explorations of translation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	5000 word essay	100%	Sem 2 End

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

M. Baker: 1992, In other words: a coursebook on translation, Routledge, London,
M. Cronin: 1996, Translating Ireland: translation, languages, cultures, Cork University Press, Cork,
E. Gentzler: 2001, Contemporary Translation Theories, 2nd edition,
G. Steiner: 1992, After Babel: aspects of language and translation, 2nd edition, OUP, Oxford,
L. Venuti: 1992, Rethinking Translatino, Routledge, London,
J. Munday: 2008, Introducing translation studies, 2nd edition, Routledge, London, New Yor,
J. Munday: 2009, The Routledge companion to translation studies, Routdledge, London,
M. Tymoczko: 2007, Enlarging Translation, Empowering Translators, St. Jerome, Manchester,
K. Reiss: 2000, Translation criticism - the potentials and limitations: categories and criteria for translation quality assessment, St. Jerome, Manchester,
C. Nord: 1997, Translation as a purposeful activity: functionalist approaches explained, St. Jerome, Manchester,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALPD	PhD
ALPM	MA
ALPT	PhD-track
GCTTS	Grad Cert in Translation Technology
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
MPAL	MPhil (SALIS)
MTS	Master of Arts in Translation Studies
MTT	MSc in Translation Technology

Date of Last Revision

19-DEC-11

Archives: