Module: Introduction to Translation Studies

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Translation Studies
Module Code	TRA1002 (ITS: LC112)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module aims to introduce students to the function of translation and interpreting in society and to show the multiple ways in which they have operated historically and continue to operate in the daily life of citizens in the modern world.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the role of translation and/or interpreting at selected moments in history or in selected areas of modern life [Gather relevant information relating to a topic.]
2. Give examples of controversial issues related to translation and/or interpreting at selected moments in history or in selected areas of modern life
3. Demonstrate ways in which translation and/or interpreting can impact on social life in positive or negative ways
4. Compare, contrast, or otherwise relate impacts of translation and/or interpreting on social life [Recognise the value of and engage with cultural diversity]
5. Make judgments informed by assigned readings and course content on controversial issues related to translation and/or interpreting and the adaptation of communication in translation [Draw informed and logical conclusions from information.]
6. Demonstrate how to adapt communication styles in order to effectively interact with people from different cultures.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	20	lectures delivered by experts on selected topics
Tutorial	4	class discussion of set reading
Directed learning	99	reading of prescribed texts set weekly
Directed learning	2	written exam
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20632	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Patrick Cadwell	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	100%	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

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Areas of translation and interpreting typically covered include:
History of Translation, Community Interpreting, Sign Language Interpreting, Audio-Visual Translation‚Translation Technology, Translation and Minority Languages, Localisation, Socio-economic Role of Translation

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Baker, M. and G. Saldanha (eds): 2009, The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, 2nd, Routledge, London & New York, avail. as e-book,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None