Research methodologies in translation studies 3200-M1-0MBP

obligatory courses

Classroom

The student should have knowledge of the field: - general linguistics, linguistics concerning the language of specialization; - translation studies; - evolution of translation as an autonomous academic discipline; - history of development of translation concepts and their representatives, main assumptions; - the role of translator and translation, translation models.

Upon completion of the course, the student:

(knowledge:)
- knows and understands the main directions of development and the most important scientific achievements in the field of translation studies K2_W06,
- knows and understands in depth the research methods used in translation studies and the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various cultural products, theories or research schools in the field of translation studies K2_W07,
- knows and understands the terms and principles of intellectual property and copyright protection in a professional level K2_W08,
- knows and understands the interdependencies between translation studies and other academic fields K2_W09,
- knows and understands the main research centres in the field of translation studies K2_W10,

(skills:)
- is able to use the acquired knowledge to carry out research in the field of translation studies using the appropriate methodology K2_U01,
- is able to search, analyse, evaluate and select information in his/her mother tongue and foreign languages at an advanced level, using the latest information and communication technologies K2_U03,
- can independently use advanced research tools, including methods and tools to solve problems and create in-depth interpretations of K2_U04,
- is able to formulate and express his/her own views and ideas using arguments based on the views of other authors and to formulate oral and written conclusions on his/her own in foreign languages and the native language K2_U06,
- can independently acquire knowledge of translation studies and assess the usefulness of methods, practices and procedures in his/her own professional activity K2_U11,

(social competences:)
- is ready to recognise the importance of the latest knowledge in the field and to critically evaluate the content received, in particular research and publications in the field of translation studies K2_K01,
- is ready to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems and to consult experts in the event of difficulties in resolving problem on its own K2_K06

Methods of evaluation:
- Continuous assessment ( preparation for classes and performance of tasks during classes, possibility of additional tasks such as a presentation or a project)
- oral exam.

Evaluation criteria for the exam
- the degree of mastering of the discussed issues and the indicated literature
- ability to process and communicate the knowledge he/she has learned in his/her own statements

Additional methods or criteria are dependent on the teacher in charge of the course and are specified in the detailed information about the course.

Alves F. (ed.), 2003, Triangulating Translation Amsterdam/Philadelphia, J. Benjamin
Angelelli C., Baer B.J. (eds), 2016, Researching Translation and Interpreting, Routledge.
Bukowski P., Heydel M. (eds), 2009, Współczesne teorie przekładu, Kraków, Wydawnictwo Znak.
Bończa Bukowski P., Heydel M. (eds), 2014, Polska myśl przekładoznawcza. Antologia. Krakow: Wyd. UJ.
Chesterman A., 2009, „Everything I wish I had known about the philosophy of science…” In Pym & Perekrestenko (eds), Translation Research Project vol. 2, 5-8 (http://isg.urv.es/publicity/isg/publications/trp_2_2009/index.htm).
Doorslaer Luc, 2009, “Risking conceptual maps”. In Gambier Y. & L. van Doorlsaer (eds), Metalanguage of Translation, Amsterdam/Philadelphia, J. Benjamin
Piotrowska M. & J. Dybiec-Gajer, 2012, ‘Verba Volant, scripta manent’. How to write a MA Thesis in Translation Studies, , Kraków Universitas.
Płużyczka, 2015, Tłumaczenie a vista. Rozważania teoretyczne i badania eyetrackingowe, Warszawa.
Saldanha G. O’Brien S. (eds), 2013, Research Methodologies in Translation Studies, London/New York, Routledge.

Dictionaries: M. Baker & G. Saldanha (red.), Y. Gambier & Doorslaer L. van (eds), F. Pöochhacker (ed.), T. Tomaszkiewicz, U. Dąmbska-Prokop.

Selected issues of academic journals in translation studies: META, JosTrans, The Translator, Target, Interpreting etc.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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