15EJEJ52 - Translation from English 4

Course specification
Course title Translation from English 4
Acronym 15EJEJ52
Study programme English language and literature
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 3.0 Status
    Condition - Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Introduction to translation procedures in the translation of official documents.
    The outcome Upon course completion, students will be able to analyse macro- and micro-structural characteristics of common types of official documents, determine the purpose of their translation, choose an adequate translation strategy and translate an official document from English into Serbian.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures The principles of translation of official documents. Analysis of macro- and micro-structural elements in parallel texts. Types of documents. Types of information. Relevance of information. Official translator as a jurilinguist: translation procedures, legal norms, ethical norms, tradition and customs. Signature and stamp, translation contract, invoice, brief. Translator’s visibility. Standards for translation agencies.
    Contents of exercises Analysis of parallel texts, translation of official documents: diploma, educational certificates, birth certificates and other personal documents and general contracts. Use of terminological resources.
    Literature
    1. Asensio, Mayoral Roberto (2003).Translating Official Documents, St. Jerome Publishing, Manchester. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    1 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, individual and group work on translation of original texts, analysis of translations, work in a computer supported collaborative learning environment, discussions with professional translators
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 15 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons 15 Oral examination
    Projects 25
    Colloquia 15
    Seminars
    Vrh strane