Autumn and Spring semesters

Unit(s) of Assessment	Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
50-minute class test (c.250 words) in the last week of teaching in each semester: 1 translation Spanish into English (a general purpose bilingual dictionary may be used)	40%
Four best texts (c.250 words each) completed during year	60%
Qualifying Condition(s)  A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass the module

This is a Level 2 module for students of Spanish on the Translation pathway. It is taught in the target language, over Autumn and Spring semesters, one contact hour per teaching week. Attendance is compulsory.

A pass in TRA1006 or equivalent

This module enables students to build on what they learnt in TRA1006, and increase their understanding of the processes involved in translating from Spanish to English. The module aims to develop understanding and practical ability in translation from Spanish to English, using semi-specialist Spanish texts on social and cultural issues into English, and to improve ability to use relevant translation resources.

• have increased their understanding of translation processes;
• have improved their understanding of and ability to use translation strategies;
• be able to translate a range of social and cultural texts from Spanish into English;
• have acquired knowledge of social and cultural topics and vocabulary;
• be able to use relevant vocabulary and manipulate it within its social and cultural contexts;
• demonstrate an understanding of translation techniques relevant to different text genres and different registers of language;
• have developed competence in using general and specific dictionaries and parallel texts to aid translation;
• have enhanced problem-solving skills;
• have developed greater awareness of culture and society of target language, and of English;
• have developed creativity and communication skills.

Practical translation work on semi-specialised texts from Spanish into English. Texts will be contemporary and will cover a wide range of social, cultural and topical issues, and will be taken from a variety of sources.
Students will regularly hand in translations prepared outside class, in order to have feedback and improve their translation skills.
Discussion and analysis of translation difficulties and strategies for resolving them, with particular reference to social and cultural issues.

One contact hour per teaching week in Autumn and Spring semesters. Classes are practical and interactive.
Student progress is monitored by weekly practice in class and assignments.

15 December 2010