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Module Title	Introduction to Translation Theory
Module Code	LC410
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Eithne O'Connell	Office Number	C2111
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces students to the history of and current trends in Translation Theory. It aims to make students critically aware of historical, social,cultural and professional aspects of translation. It will give students an opportunity to present research findings in a clear and coherent manner and according to well-defined academic criteria. It will also provide a theoretical basis for their dissertation work in semester two.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the ideas of major past and contemporary translation theorists.
2. Discuss in some detail major trends in translation theory which have developed since the 1970s.
3. Apply theories such as DTS or 'Skopos Theory' to a body of translation work.
4. Work together with other students to produce an essay on a topic in Translation Theory.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Group work	50	No Description
Independent Study	51	No Description
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

introduction to translation studies including theoretical, descriptive and applied translation studies

history of translation in Ireland and elsewhere

history of Bible translation

linguistic/communicative/cultural approaches to translation

feminist translation

translation and minority languages

translation of children's literature

audiovisual translation, e.g.. dubbing and subtitling

Freud and translation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Munday, Jeremy: 2008, Introducing Translation Studies, 2nd, Routledge, Oxford,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALIST	BA in Applied Language and Translation
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ENGLIC	BA Languages for Int. Communication(Eng)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
LIC	BA Languages for Int. Communication
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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