Essentials of translation (written intercultural mediation) – language B: English, level 1 3200-L1-1PPPBA1

KNOWLEDGE:
On completing the course, the student:

- knows basic terminology connected with translation (K1_W02);
- knows and understands ethical principles of the translator’s profession (K1_W09, K1_W13);
- is aware of basic types of translation, has a certain knowledge of translation (written intercultural mediation) as a process, and knows and recognizes the role of the translator in an act of communication (K1_W01, K1_W02, K1_W07, K1_W11, K1_W12);
- knows and understands general translation skills, knows the strategies and techniques of translation, and understands their specific character (K1_W02, K1_W04, K1_W06, K1_W07, K1_W08, K1_W10);
- understands the necessity for self-education and for deepening one’s translational knowledge (K1_W14).

SKILLS:
On completing the course, the student:
- is able to apply his/her methodological knowledge of translation in practice, i.e. to translate on one’s own a relatively simple non-specialist text (K1_U03, K1_U05 K1_U06, K1_U07 K1_U08, K1_U09, K1_U10, K1_U12, K1_U13);
- is able to apply various techniques and strategies of translation (K1_U01, K1_U02 K1_U03, K1_U04, K1_W06, K1_W07 K1_W08, K1_U10);
- is capable of metatranslational reflection: is able to assess their own translation solutions as well as the ones applied by others; can appreciate manifestations of a translator’s creativity (K1_U01,K1_U02, K1_U03, K1_U08);
- can use various sources, dictionaries, parallel texts and adequately assess their suitability for locating translational equivalents (K1_U01, K1_U02 K1_U05,K1_U06, K1_U08,K1_U10);
- can determine the recipient of a translation and apply translation techniques adequate to the recipient’s needs and to the requirements of the client; (K1_U01, K1_U02 K1_U03, K1_U04 K1_U10)
- is able to search out, analyze, assess, and select authentic texts in the foreign language (K1_U01);
- has an advanced command of the correct usage in Polish and applies its rules in his or her translation work (K1_U08);
- when translating, takes intercultural differences into account (as K1_K01).

SOCIAL COMPETENCE:
On completing the course, the student:

- is ready to effectively identify and solve the dilemmas of interlingual communication that are caused by the asymmetries between language systems and by cultural differences (K1_K01);
- appreciates the importance of reasoned argumentation in solving practical difficulties (such as a translator faces in professional contexts) (K1_K02);
- is prepared for cooperation and teamwork; assumes varied roles in a team (K1_K05, K1_K06);
- is prepared to plan a translation project, an individual, or a collective one (K1_K02, K1_K03 K1_K04, K1_05, K1_K07);
- is ready to manage teamwork and accepts responsibility for its results (K1_K02, K1_K03 K1_K04, K1_05, K1_06, K1_K07);
- strives to observe ethical principles of the translation profession and the established good practices therein (K1_K06, K1_U07);
- is able to critically assess their own translation skills and to consult an expert in a given field when necessary (K1_K01, K1_K02, K1_K03, K1_K04).

Detailed descriptions of learning outcomes for the field of study (marked K) and specialization (marked S) can be found in Appendix No. 9
to Resolution No. 251 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of April 19, 2023 amending Resolution No. 414 of the Senate of the
University of Warsaw of May 8, 2019, on study programs at the University of Warsaw.

Credit is given on the basis of grades for particular assignments: continuous assessment (on the basis of attendance, preparedness for the classes, participation in the discussions, individually done translation work, mid-term written tests, final test, and end-of-term translation assignment). Each requirement, if assigned, must be fulfilled independently; hence, their share in the final mark is not determined.
The criteria for grading written assignments:
99% – 100 – 5!
98% – 91% – 5
90% – 86% – 4.5
85% – 76% – 4
75% – 71% – 3.5
70% – 60% – 3
below this level – 2 (unsatisfactory).
Two absences are allowed. (If the limit is exceeded, the student should ask the teacher for compensation assignments; if the number of absences exceeds 50%, the student fails the course).
The rules for the resit session are generally the same as for the summer session, but additional work may be required, e.g., due to late submission of assignments.

Specified individually by particular teachers. Information will be provided in the syllabus.

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