Translation of finance- and banking-related texts (B language) - French 3200-M1-1TFBBF

Full description: One-term workshops dedicated to teaching translation of finance and banking-related texts. Students translate texts of various length, specialised (e.g. Table of Fees and Commissions of banking services, accounting balance sheet ) and quasi-specialised (e.g. texts combining specialised and non-specialised language), language directions: A into B and B into A, applying traditional tools and CAT software (if available). Students learn the intricacies of specialised translations in a given discipline, gain in-depth knowledge of translation strategies, analyse existing translations from a given field, learn to select appropriate dictionaries, sources as well as similar and parallel texts and are trained in adapting translation to the recipient. They also prepare glossaries in a given discipline, which gives them the opportunity to practise the skill of assessing the value of equivalents obtained.

Translation direction: B→A and A→B

TEACHING CONTENT:
- intricacies of specialised translation in a given discipline
- deepening the knowledge about translation strategies
- principles governing the translation of finance- and banking-related texts
- appropriate selection of dictionaries, classification of sources
- editing the translated texts
- specialised terminology and collocations
- preparation of glossaries in a given discipline
- adapting translation to the recipient
- teaching professional attitude to the order and the ordering party, in accordance with the translator’s ethics

SELECTED TOPICS:
- domestic and foreign banking systems
- domestic and foreign taxation systems
- stock exchange
- finance and accounting

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

- translations prepared independently by the students, discussed in-class
- discussing various translation versions made independently and/or in a team
- translating short texts; in-class sight translation
- analysing paralel texts
- analysing samples of erroneous translations
- working with databases and other terminology data sources
- preparing glossaries (traditionally or using CAT tools, e.g. TradosTermBase-if available)
- in-class translation using CAT software (MemoQ or Trados) - if available

Teaching methods: activating (classroom discussion, brainstorming); programmed (using computers - if available); project; productive exercises

Student’s work load:

• Exercises (contact hours) – 30 hours;
• Idependent preparation for each classes - ca 25 hours
• Prepraring for a Final Grade – 5 hours
• Total: c.a. 60 hours

Course coordinators

Ewa Nojszewska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Prerequisites (description): Knowledge of Polish (“A” language) at a C2 level, knowledge of foreign language (“B” language) at least at a C1 level. A student - knows basic translation methods and strategies, - can adequately select sources and dictionaries, - identifies issues related to translating texts.

Learning outcomes

On completing the course the student:

KNOWLEDGE:
- knows how to use the relevant scope of specialised terminology and collocations allowing for translating a simple finance- and banking-related text in a correct way and can properly use the terminology and collocations
- has the fundamental knowledge regarding translations of finance- and banking-related texts
- knows strategies and techniques of translating finance- and banking-related texts
- knows the intricacies of translating finance- and banking-related texts
K2_W04, K2_W01, K2_W11, K2_W03, K2_W04,
K2_W08, K2_W12
K2_W02, K2_W09,
K2_W11, K2_W12

SKILLS:
- can adequately recognise different text types
- can apply appropriate translation strategies and justify the choice
- can select and use specialised sources such as dictionaries and texts
- is able to detect idiomatic character in the text and translate it
- correctly translates specialised and non-specialised texts from a given discipline in an understandable and clear manner
- can justify and evaluate own translation decisions
- possesses the skill of self-correction
- is able to prepare correct graphical form of translated texts
- is able to prepare a glossary
K2_U01, K2_U02, K2_U07, K2_U04,
K2_U05, K2_U06, K2_U08

SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- demonstrates responsible attitude to assigned tasks
- meets the formal and ethical requirements specific for the market of finance- and banking-related translations (reliability, timeliness, confidentiality, etc.)
K2_K01, K2_K03, K2_K08
K2_K05

Assessment criteria

On an on-going basis:
- attendance, being regularly prepared for the class and demonstrating quality of work during classes
- own work (preparing translations independently, including in CAT software)
- timeliness of submitting commissioned translations
- preparing glossaries
- mid-term terminology tests
- final test

Criteria:
- attendance: 2 absences admissible; in the case of a higher number of absences, the decision on credit remains at the discretion of the lecturer. More than two unjustified absences per semester may constitute grounds for lowering the final grade;
- quality of work and tests: according to the grading scales
- timeliness – criteria provided by the lecturer in the syllabus

The rules of the end-of-term test and the re-sit test are the same unless it is impossible due to organizational reasons or other conditions have been specified in course sylabus.

Grading scale:
99%-100 - 5!
98% - 91% - 5
90% - 86% - 4,5
85% - 76% - 4
75% - 71% - 3,5
70% - 60% - 3
below - 2 (failed)

Bibliography

List of books for specific semester is provided in class syllabus