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Module Title	Introduction to Translation Studies
Module Code	LC112
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Dorothy Kenny	Office Number	C138
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.
2. Evaluate the importance of translators and/or interpreters to their fellow citizens.
3. Reproduce arguments from prescribed reading about selected issues in translation and/or interpreting.
4. Offer an informed opinion on controversial issues related to translation and/or interpreting.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	weekly 1-hour lecture on topics in translatio and interpreting
Directed learning	111	reading of texts set weekly
Directed learning	2	written exam
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

Areas of translation to be covered will include
History of translation, Community interpreting, Audio-visual translationï‚Translation Technology, Translation and minority languages, Localisation, Socio-economic role of pragmatic translation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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