Specialist translation written / interpreting B1 - English language, level 1 3200-M1-2TPB1A

Having completed the course, the student will have the following skills, competencies and knowledge:
The student has an advanced understanding of the complex structure of language as a system, as well as the detailed structure of the native language (A) and the foreign language (B). The student possesses advanced knowledge of the psycholinguistic, biological, cultural and linguistic aspects of language use, as well as of the role of language in communication between individuals and cultures. The student understands the relationships between linguistics and other academic disciplines and is familiar with the fundamental dilemmas of contemporary translation studies arising at the intersection of different cultures, fields of knowledge and social groups (K_W01, K_W02, K_W09, S3_W01, S3_W07).
The student has advanced knowledge of the principles governing the establishment and development of various forms of entrepreneurship in the translation market, as well as the functioning of translators and terminologists in the contemporary labour market in Poland and worldwide. The student understands the specificity of the working environment of terminologists and translators, the processes involved in written and oral translation, and the principles of intellectual property and copyright protection applicable to such activities (K_W10, K_W13, S3_W09, S3_W10, S3_W11).
The student is able to use English at the C2 level, including specialist English and Polish terminology. The student is able to perform written and oral translation in languages A and B using terminological databases. The student applies knowledge of linguistics, terminology and translation studies in research and professional practice, as well as in the verification and evaluation of specialist translation (K_U07, S3_U01, S3_U06, S3_U08, S3_U09).
The student is able to search for, analyse, evaluate and select information in Polish and English using advanced linguistic research tools, and to select methods and sources appropriate for solving complex terminological and translation-related tasks, including under unpredictable conditions. The student independently acquires knowledge, evaluates the usefulness of methods in professional practice, and uses advanced information and communication technologies (K_U03, K_U04, K_U09, K_U13, S3_U03).
The student is able to communicate with specialists in professional contexts using various communication channels and strategies, and to cooperate in a team while assuming the role of a linguistic mediator. The student is able to independently plan and pursue lifelong learning, making use of foreign language competence and supporting others in this respect (K_U05, K_U08, K_U10, S3_U07).
The student is prepared to fulfil the role of a specialist translator and linguistic mediator in accordance with the principles of professional ethics and in keeping with the ethos of the profession. The student has acquired the ability to identify and resolve problems related to interlingual and intercultural communication. The student recognises the importance of knowledge in solving problems and is prepared to seek expert advice when resolving terminological and translation-related issues. The student continuously develops and improves their professional skills and workshop (K_K02, K_K04, K_K05, S3_K01, S3_K05, S3_K08).
The student is prepared for continuous and active participation in cultural and academic life. The student fulfils social responsibilities through the effective application of linguistic knowledge and is able to assess the significance of new phenomena for translation theory. The student applies scientifically grounded criteria in the evaluation of various types of translation, terminological resources and texts (K_K03, K_K06, S3_K03, S3_K06, S3_K07).

Detailed requirements and assessment criteria are defined individually by the instructor responsible for the specific segment in the respective education cycle.

Legal translation:
Terminology test (40%)
90%-100% – 5
85%-89% – 4+
75%-84% – 4
70%-74% – 3+
60%-69% – 3
Translation assignment (40%)
Accurate translation, without stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, proper register and phraseology, proper punctuation and spelling - 5
Accurate translation, few stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, mostly proper register and phraseology, mostly proper punctuation/spelling - 4.5
Accurate translation with some stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, small mistakes as to register and phraseology, small punctuation/spelling mistakes 4
Work with translation mistakes, containing stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, small mistakes as to register and phraseology, small punctuation/spelling mistakes - 3.5
Work with translation mistakes, containing some stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, some mistakes as to register and phraseology, some punctuation/spelling mistakes - 3
Translation with errors, containing very many stylistic, syntactical, or lexical mistakes, considerable mistakes as to register and phraseology, considerable punctuation/spelling mistakes -2
Continuous assessment (20%) - preparedness and participation

Interpreting - assessment criteria/proportion in the final grade:
1. Continuous assessment of the student’s progress (preparation for and active participation in the classes): 70%.
2. Final oral test: 20%.
3. Other (knowledge of the vocabulary from the materials interpreted during the semester): 10%

Grading criteria:
60%-69% = 3
70%-74% = 3+
75%-84% = 4
85%-89% = 4+
90%-100% = 5

A student is entitled to 2 unjustified absences per semester. If the student is absent more than twice, the instructor will set additional requirements for the award of credit.

The students are to attend all course classes, be prepared and contribute to class discussions. Each class absence has to be excused in the first week after the lesson missed.

If holding in-person classes is impossible, the course will be held online via Google Meet and other means of remote communication recommended by the University of Warsaw.

GENERAL
Baker, M., Saldanha, G. (eds.) (2011). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. Routledge.
Belczyk, A. 2004. Poradnik tłumacza: z angielskiego na nasze. Kraków: Wydawnictwo IDEA.
Gillies, A. 2007. Sztuka notowania. Poradnik dla tłumaczy konferencyjnych. Kraków: Tertium.
Hejwowski, K. 2004. Translation: a Cognitive-Communicative Approach. Olecko: Wydawnictwo Wszechnicy Mazurskiej.
Hejwowski, K. 2009. Kognitywno-komunikacyjna teoria przekładu. Warszawa: PWN.
Jones, R. 2002. Conference Interpreting Explained. Manchester: St. Jerome. Rozan, J. F. 2004. Note taking in Consecutive Interpreting. Notatki w tłumaczeniu konsekutywnym. Kraków: Tertium.

ECONOMICS
Archutowska, J. 2005. English for Finance. Warszawa: Poltext.
Boakes, K. 2009. Reading and Understanding Economics. London: Prentice Hall.
Ćwiklińska, J. 2004. Effective Business Writing. Oficyna Wydawnicza SGH.
Kopestyńska, Z. 1990. English for Banking and International Finance. Warszawa: PWE.
Kopestyńska, Z. 1996. English for the Capital Market. Warszawa: PWE.
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. 2006. Business English Readings. C.H. Beck.
Mishkin, F. 2003. The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets. Addison Wesley Publishing.
Neymann, M., Ruhan T., 2005. Legal Business English. Poltext.
Resche, C., 2013. Economic Terms and Beyond: Capitalising on the Wealth of Notions. Peter Lang.
Additional materials:
Books, e-books and others materials published by such Polish authorities as Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny) and its foreign counterparts (e.g. The Office for National Statistics), the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego), Warsaw Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.
Magazines: "The Economist", "Financial Times", "The Forbes", "Puls Biznesu”.
Authentic documents related to mergers and acquisitions, financial markets, various types of securities, banking, companies.

LEGAL TRANSLATION
1. https://tepis.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/Kodeks-zawodowy-t%C5%82umacza-przysie%CC%A8g%C5%82ego.pdf
2. Myrczek, Ewa, Lexicon of Law Terms, Wydawnictwo C.H.Beck Warszawa 2006;
3. Bazlik, M., Ambrus, P., Bęcławski, M., The Grammatical Structure of Legal English, Translegis, Warszawa 2010;
4. Myrczek-Kadłubicka. Egzamin na tłumacza przysięgłego. Przewodnik po prawie cywilnym. Język angielski. Prawo rzeczowe i spadkowe, C.H.Beck 2014
5. Kizińska, Anna, Egzamin na tłumacza przysięgłego. Polskie i angielskie terminy nieprzystające. Prawo rodzinne i spadkowe, C.H.Beck Warszawa 2018
6. authentic materials from websites (e.g. court and law-firm sites), blogs;
7. own materials.

MEDICINE
Winyard, G. 1992. A Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists, vol. II, The Body, Longman Scientific & Technical.
Baggaley (ed.) 2001. Human Body, Dorling Kindersley.
Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2004. Deluxe Edition CD-ROM.
Źródła internetowe:
Hasła dotyczące pojęć medycznych z witryny Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html
Ciecierska, J., B. Jenike, K. Tudruj. 1989. English in Medicine. PZWL.
Ciecierska, J., B. Jenike, K. Tudruj. 1999. English for Medical Purposes. PZWL.
Glendinning, E.H., B.A.S. Holmström. 1998. English in Medicine. Cambridge University Press.
Kuropatnicki, 1997. A Guide to Practical Medical English. PZWL.
Murray, J.P., J. Radomski, W. Szyszkowski. 1999. English in Medical Practice. PZWL.
Pohl, A. 2002. Test Your Professional English: Medical. Penguin English.

TECHNOLOGY
Brieger, N., Pohl A. 2002. Technical English. Vocabulary and Grammar. Oxford: Summertown Publishing Ltd.,
Domański, P. 1996. English in Science and Technology. Warszawa: WNT.
Praca zbiorowa 2001. Leksykon naukowo- techniczny. WNT, Warszawa.
Voellnagel, A. 1998. Jak nie tłumaczyć tekstów technicznych. Warszawa: TEPIS.
Additional materials:
Howstuffworks website: www.howstuffworks.com
Websites of Polish and foreign manufaturers of consumer appliances and professional organizations (e,g. Cembureau, American Canoe Association).

Literary texts:O. Tokarczuk, "Dom dzienny, dom nocny"
Homer, "Odyseja"
G. Saunders, "Lincoln in the Bardo"
L. Berlin, "A Manual for Cleaning Ladies"
Shakespare, "Hamlet"
G. Herbert, "Virtue"
M. Atwood, "The Handmaid's Tale"
M. Baker et al., „Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies” (2005)
J. Boase-Beier, „Stylistic Approches to Translation” (2010)
C. Wright, "Literary Translation" (2016)
J. Jarniewicz, „Tłumacz między innymi: szkice o przekładach, językach i literaturze” (2018)

Additional materials:
Own and audiovisual materials, depending on the group's needs and interensts, and the works of literature discussed.