Specialised Translations (B/A) - English/ Polish - level 1 3200-L3-2TSPBA1

At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
KNOWLEDGE:
- have the knowledge of translation theory and praxeology, advanced translation techniques, have translator’s competence in translation of
texts on law, economics, technology and academic texts 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 etc.) for both Polish and English languages;
SKILLS:
- 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 (law, economics, academic translations, technology) using
suitable terminology, style and register;
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
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 multicultural
environment; have the knowledge of translator’s working environment.

ECONOMICS
Student work assessment:
- preparation for classes including home assignments,
- in-class translations,
- tests – mid-term and final tests.
Assessment criteria:
The final grade is composed of the following elements:
- continuous assessment (completing home assignments, performing in-class assignments) - 10%,
- home assignments - 30%,
- mid-term test - 30%,
- final test - 30%.
Evaluation scale:
90-100% = 5.0
85-89% = 4.5
75-84% = 4.0
70-74% = 3.5
60-69% = 3.0
1. Absences – students may be absent from the classes unexcused three times per term.
2. Being unprepared – students should be prepared for all classes. Students may declare themselves unprepared for the classes three
times per term (e.g. not having read the texts, lack of materials etc.).

LAW
Assessment:
- participation in class and preparation for classes;
- homework
- semester lexical test and in-class translation that covers presented contents. The requirement to pass the test is 60%.
The final grade includes the following:
- class performance assessment: 40%
- test and in-class translation assessment: 60%.
ACADEMIC TRANSLATION
a) A marked written test at the end of each of the three phases (see below). A pass is given if a score of at least 60% has been achieved
for each test task. The marking system is as follows:
90-100% = 5.0
85-89% = 4.5
75-84% = 4.0
70-74% = 3.5
60-69% = 3.0
b) One mark for translating an excerpt from an academic text.
5.0 - no content distortion and no linguistic errors or minor linguistic errors present. No omissions.
4.5 - some significant linguistic errors or minor linguistic errors, but 1-2 examples of content distortion.
4.0 - a few cases of content distortion and linguistic errors.
3,5 - more than a few significant linguistic errors or several cases of content distortion.
3.0 - numerous linguistic errors and cases of content distortion, but the content is largely retained.
2.0 - numerous linguistic errors and cases of content distortion, the meaning of most sentences of the original text cannot be recovered.
The final mark is the average of the four marks as described above (each contributing 22% to the mark), while also accounting for
continuous monitoring and student attendance (12%).
TECHNOLOGY
Student work assessment:
- preparation for classes including home assignments,
- in-class translations,
- tests – mid-term and final tests.
Assessment criteria:
The final grade is composed of the following elements:
- continuous assessment (completing home assignments, performing in-class assignments) - 10%,
- home assignments - 30%,
- mid-term test - 30%,
- final test - 30%.
Evaluation scale:
90-100% = 5.0
85-89% = 4.5
75-84% = 4.0
70-74% = 3.5
60-69% = 3.0
1. Absences – students may be absent from the classes unexcused three times per term.
2. Being unprepared – students should be prepared for all classes. Students may declare themselves unprepared for the classes three
times per term (e.g. not having read the texts, lack of materials etc.).

ECONOMICS
Archutowska J., 2005, English for Finance, Poltext, Wawszawa.
Boakes K., 2009, Reading and Understanding Economics, London: Prentice Hall.
Ćwiklińska J., 2004, Effective Business Writing, Oficyna Wydawnicza SGH.
Douglas Kozłowska Ch., 1998, Difficult Words in Polish-English Translation, PWN.
MacKenzie I., 2002, English for Business Studies, Cambridge University Press.
Mackenzie I., 2002, Financial English, Thomson.
Mamet P. (red.), 2006, Business English Readings, C.H. Beck.
Neymann M., Ruhan T., 2005, Legal Business English, Poltext.
Resche C., 2013, Economic Terms and Beyond: Capitalising on the Wealth of Notions, Peter Lang.

LAW
Berezowski L., 2009, Jak czytać i rozumieć angielskie umowy. Praktyczny przewodnik. Wydanie 3., Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck, Warszawa.
Czachórski W., 2003, Zobowiązania , Wydawnictwo Prawnicze Lexis Nexis, Warszawa.
Jakubaszek M., 2004, Legal English Textbook, Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck, Warszawa.
Jakubaszek M., 2004, Legal English Workbook, Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck, Warszawa.
Justyńska J., Justyński J., 1998, The Main Institutions of the English Legal System, TNOiK „Dom Organizatora”, Toruń .
Kierzkowska D., 2007, Selection of English Documents, Wydawnictwo Translegis, Warszawa.
Krois-Lindner A., 2007, International Legal English, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Neymann M., Ruhan T., 2005, Legal Business English, Poltext, Warszawa.
Poznański J., 2007, Tłumacz w postępowaniu karnym, Wydawnictwo Translegis, Warszawa.
Poznański J., Kierzkowska D., 2007, Dokumenty polskie. Wybór dla tłumaczy sądowych, Wydawnictwo Translegis, Warszawa.
Riley D., Greasby L., 2000, Vocabulary for Law, Wydawnictwo Wilga, Warszawa.

ACADEMIC TRANSLATION
Macpherson R., 1996, English for Writers and Translators, PWN.
Macpherson R., 2001, Advanced Written English, PWN.
Macpherson R., 1994, University English, WSiP.
Macpherson R., 2004, English for Academic Purposes, PWN.
“Scientific Reports” (http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/lab_report_complete.html)
Voges M. A., Romney D. A., “Risk and resiliency factors in posttraumatic stress disorder” (http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/
content/2/1/4)
Peterson R. A., “Asking the Age Question. A Research Note”, Public Opinion Quarterly, Volume 48, Issue 1B, 1 January 1984, Pages 379–
383,
Hyland K., “Writing Without Conviction? Hedging in Science Research Articles”, Applied Linguistics, Volume 17, Issue 4, 1 December
1996, Pages 433–454
Morley J., Academic phrasebank, University of Manchester, 2014

TECHNOLOGY
Brieger, N., Pohl A., 2002, Technical English. Vocabulary and Grammar, Summertown Publishing Ltd., Oxford
Domanski P., 1999, English in Science and Technology, WNT, Warszawa.
Praca zbiorowa, 2009, Leksykon naukowo- techniczny, WNT, Warszawa.
Skrzyńska M., Jaworska T. (red)., 2001, Słownik naukowo-techniczny angielsko-polski, WNT, Warszawa.
Skrzyńska M., Jaworska T. (red)., 2001, Słownik naukowo-techniczny polsko-angielski, WNT, Warszawa.
Voellnagel A., 1998, Jak nie tłumaczyć tekstów technicznych, TEPIS, Warszawa.
Additional materials:
- Howstuffworks website: www.howstuffworks.com
- websites of Polish and foreign manufacturers of radio, television and household appliances and others.

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