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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

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Module Title
Module Code	(ITS: GE1410)
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Analyse and describe nuances that affect meaning in L1 and L2.
2. LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of transferring meaning across L1 and L2.
3. LO3 Translate a variety of short texts into L1 and L2 using different resources.
4. LO4 Identify and provide solutions to translation difficulties in an adequate manner, and applying creative solutions if necessary.
5. LO5 Reflect on theoretical and applied aspects on language, linguistics, and translation.
6. LO6 Demonstrate sustained engagement in projects based on collaborative translation through practice.

Total Workload: 0

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Portfolio	Reflective personal portfolio: a series of tasks based on readings, reflections and small research activities.	25%	Every Week
Written Exam	Translate a text into German: translation + translation commentary	25%	Once per semester
Written Exam	Translate a text into English: translation + translation commentary	25%	Once per semester
Group project	Collaborative work: translation collaborative project and reflective journal that records the process and the experience.	25%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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