Module: Spanish Translation Practice

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Translation Practice
Module Code	SP208
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Phelan Semester 2: Mary Phelan Autumn: Mary Phelan
Module Teachers	Mary Phelan Sarah-Jane Aberasturi
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
The reassessment will be similar to the end of semester final examination

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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate a range of general texts from Spanish into English.
2. Identify and explain translation challenges encountered with reference to concepts such register, text type, collocation, etc.
3. Write grammatically correct, natural English texts
4. Source and utilise appropriate background documentation of relevance to the task of translation.
5. Make good use of lexicographical resources.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Class based instruction
Independent Study	101	Research for and preparation of Assignments
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/topics to be covered may include
Literature, short stories; tourist brochures/information; journalistic texts, article summaries, advertisements, film and book reviews, information aimed at students etc.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	End-of-Semester Final Translation	90%	n/a
Participation	Online participation on Loop (translations submitted, participation on forums)	10%	n/a

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

Baker, Mona: 1992, In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, Routledge, London,
Hervey, Sandor, et al: 1996, Thinking Spanish Translation, Routledge, London,
Newmark, Peter: 1988, A Textbook in Translation, Prentice Hall, London,

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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