| Module Title |
Specialised Translation: Economic (German) |
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GER1030 (ITS: GE401) |
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Faculty |
SALIS |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module gives students a firm grounding in the translation of economic/commercial texts from German into English. It addresses the techniques and resources that are of particular value in economic/commercial translation, and exposes students to the text types that are frequently encountered in these domains, thus preparing them to take on professional translation assignments.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10768 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mary Phelan | Module Teacher | Annette Schiller |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Students submit translations during the semester and contribute in a meaningful way to discussion on Loop forums. | 10% | n/a | | Formal Examination | Students are given a fixed amount to time to do a translation and submit it on Loop - 2hrs | 90% | End-of-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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Baker, Mona: 2018, In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, 3rd, Routledge, London/New York,
- Rogers, Margaret, Michael White, Michael Loughridge, Ian Higgins and Sándor Hervey: 2020, Thinking German Translation: A Course in Translation Method: German to English, 3rd, Routledge, London/New York,
Articles:
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Other Resources
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