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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
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To train students in Research Methods in Translation Studies and in the production of written texts in English. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students will be able to: · Locate and evaluate the relevance of scholarly works on research topics · Write a coherent research proposal · Identify and evaluate the most appriopriate methods for investigating different research questions · Take ethical issues into account · Students will be able to develop effective search strategies, evaluate information sources and utilise advanced features of library databases. · Evaluate the level of cohesion and coherence in texts Revise their own and others’ texts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
· Introduction to Research Methodologies in Translation Studies · Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods · Research Ethics · Library Information Skills · Academic Writing Skills · Text Linguistics · Register Proof-reading and revision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essential: Williams, J & Chesterman, A [2002] – The map: a beginner’s guide to doing research in translation studies,
Silverman, David [2006] – Interpreting qualitative data: methods for analyzing talk, text, and interaction,
Creswell, John [2003] – Research design – qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods appropaches,
Supplementary: Alves, Fabio (ed) [2003] – Triangulating translation: perspectives in process-oriented research,
Nord, Christiane [1991] – Text analysis in translation: theory, methodology and didactic application of a model for translation-oriented text analysis,
Truss,
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GDALIS | GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GTE | Graduate Training Elements (Non Award) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GTS | Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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