Introduction to Specialised Translations – Polish/English 3200-L2-2WTSBA
This course aims at introducing the basics of translator’s work to students focusing on written translations of specialized texts. Moreover, they develop their knowledge of useful translation strategies and techniques in English Polish translation.
Materials for translation analyses and practical translation tasks come from various disciplines and professions (general texts, economics, law, science, technology, marketing, humanities, politics, tourism etc.). Apart from translation analyses, the students develop their skills in written translations. They broaden their knowledge of traditional and modern translator’s tools (e.g. dictionaries, glossaries, lexicons, corpus software, translation memories). The students practice meeting translation goals (skopos) by applying proper translation strategies, and master their proofreading and error correction skills (of their own texts and from other translators). The course also covers such issues as customer service, team work management and translator’s ethics.
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This course aims at introducing the basics of translator’s work to students focusing on written translations of specialized texts. Moreover, they develop their knowledge of useful translation strategies and techniques in English Polish translation. |
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Mode
Blended learning
Remote learning
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
KNOWLEDGE (K1_W07, K1_W08, K1_W10, K1_W11, K1_W12, K1_W13, K1_W14, K1_W15, K1_W16, S1.2_W01, S1.2_W02,
S1.2_W03, S1.2_W04, S1.2_W05, S1.2_W06, S1.2_W10, S1.2_W11, S1.2_W12, S1.2_W13, S1.2_W14, S1.2_W15, S1.2_W16):
- have the knowledge of translation theory and praxeology, advanced translation techniques, have translator’s competence in translation of
texts on technology from English into Polish and from Polish into English; have the knowledge of translations types; able to demonstrate
language performance at C1 level according to Council of Europe Framework of Reference ;
- have the knowledge on information sources (printed and software dictionaries, parallel texts, AI agents etc.) for both Polish and English
languages;
- knows and understands ethical code of conduct in this profession, its good practices, and has insider knowledge on the translation
market;
SKILLS (K1_U01, K1_U03, K1_U05, K1_U06, K1_U08, K1_U09, K1_U10, K1_U11, K1_U12, K1_U13, S1.2_U01, S1.2_U02, S1.2_U03,
S1.2_U04, S1.2_U06, S1.2_U07, S1.2_U08, S1.2_W09, S1.2_U10, S1.2_U11, S1.2_U13):
- be able to use proper translation techniques, strategies and methods in written translations; be able to do written translations, a vista;
- be able to find, analyse, assess and select authentic texts from both languages ;
- understand the source text, be able to properly translate specialised texts on technology using suitable terminology, style and register;
SOCIAL COMPETENCES (K1_K01, K1_K02, K1_K03, K1_K04, K1_K06, K1_K07, K1_K08, S1.2_K01, S1.2_K02, S1.2_K03, S1.2_K04,
S1.2_K05, S1.2_K06, S1.2_K07):
- be able to interact and work in a group / in pairs / cooperate with others, taking different roles in it (e.g. translator), be able to manage a
small team;
- be able to properly identify and resolve the dilemmas concerning written translations; be able to solve problems connected with the
translator’s profession;
- take an active part and show own initiative in realizing individual as well as group tasks;
- be able to further supplement and broaden the knowledge of both languages; be aware of the need to search for new dictionaries and
text sources;
- be able to draw conclusions from feedbacks and shows time management skills; stay in touch with other translators, works in a multi-
cultural environment; have the knowledge of translator’s working environment.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria:
- continuous assessment (preparation for classes, classwork, home assignments) – 10%,
- at least 2 translation and/or vocabulary tests (in-class tests or on Google Classroom) – 90% in total.
Grading criteria with points:
0-59% = ndst, (2.0)
60-67% = dst, (3.0)
68-75% = dst+ (3.5)
76-83% = db, (4.0)
84-91% = db+, (4.5)
92-98% = bdb. (5.0)
99-100%= bdb.! (5.0!)
Test assessment is based on practical use of translation techniques and strategies as well as meeting translation goal, and proper proofreading and error correction. Translation assignments may not be assessed with points. Their evaluation may be based on quantity and quality of terminological, stylistic and grammar errors, and achievement of translation goals (set individually for each translation assignment).
1. Absences – students may be absent from the classes unexcused twice per term.
2. Being unprepared – students should be prepared for all classes. Students may declare themselves unprepared for the classes two times per term (e.g. not having read the texts, lack of materials etc.).
The coursed may be realized online.
Bibliography
- Belczyk A., 2004, Poradnik tłumacza, IDEA, Kraków.
- Douglas Kozłowska Ch., 1998, Difficult Words in Polish-English Translation, PWN.
MacKenzie I., (2002), English for Business Studies, Cambridge University Press.
- Jopek-Bosiacka A., 2008, Przekład prawny i sądowy, PWN, Warszawa.
- Kielar B. Z., 2003, Zarys translatoryki, Katedra Języków Specjalistycznych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego,Warszawa. - Kierzkowska D., 1991, Kodeks tłumacza sądowego, TEPIS, Warszawa.
- Macpherson R., 2000, English for Writers and Translators, PWN, Warszawa.
- Voellnagel A., 1998, Jak nie tłumaczyć tekstów technicznych, TEPIS, Warszawa.
- Wojtasiewicz, O., 2007, Wstęp do teorii tłumaczenia, TEPIS, Warszawa.
Additional materials:
Authentic texts/documents (fragments or as a whole ) from various disciplines prepared by the teacher.