Translation of science- and technology-related texts (B language) - Spanish 3200-M2-1TNTBH

obligatory courses

Classroom

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.

On completing the course the student:
Pursuant to Appendix No. 19 to Resolution No. 122 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of 25 June 2025 amending Resolution No. 414 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of 8 May 2019 on study programs at the University of Warsaw
The graduate knows and understands.
-to an in-depth degree, the complex structure of language as a system. K_W01
-to an in-depth degree, the psycholinguistic, biological, cultural, and linguistic aspects of language use. K_W02
-to an in-depth degree, specialized terminology in the field of linguistics. K_W03
-to an in-depth degree, the main directions of development, contemporary research trends, and leading research centers in linguistics. K_W05
-on a professional level, the concepts and principles regarding intellectual property protection and copyright law. K_W07
-to an in-depth degree, the relationships between linguistics and other scientific disciplines. K_W09
-to an in-depth degree, the principles of establishing and developing various forms of entrepreneurship within the translation market. K_W10
-to an in-depth degree, the ethical conditions of professional activity. K_W11
-to an in-depth degree, the basic principles of establishing and developing various forms of entrepreneurship within the translation market. K_W13
-to an in-depth degree, the key concepts of translation studies and the major development trends in contemporary translation studies. S1_W01
-to an in-depth degree, the translation strategies and techniques applied to various types of written and audiovisual texts across different translation contexts. S1_W02
-to an in-depth degree, the fundamental problems of translation as an interlinguistic and intercultural phenomenon. S1_W04
-to an in-depth degree, the principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law within the context of written and audiovisual translation. S1_W05
-to an in-depth degree, the economic and legal conditions governing the professional work of a translator. S1_W06
-to an in-depth degree, the translator’s work environment and the multi-stage translation process. S1_W07
- to an in-depth degree, the principles of establishing various forms of entrepreneurship and the functioning of a translator within different business models (such as freelance work or translation agencies) on national and international markets. S1_W08
The graduate is able to.
-search for, analyse, evaluate and select information in their native language and foreign languages. K_U03
-use advanced linguistic research tools and select research methods appropriate to the problems being addressed. K_U04
communicate in their native and foreign languages in various professional situations with specialists, using various channels, techniques and communication strategies for this purpose. K_U05
use language B at level C2 and language C at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. K_U07
-interact and work in a group, taking on the role of a language mediator. K_U08
-independently acquire knowledge in the field of linguistics and assess the usefulness of the methods, practices and procedures learned in their own professional activity. K_U09
-independently plan and implement their own education using their knowledge of foreign languages. K_U10
-collaborate with representatives of a linguistic-cultural community. K_U11
-use their theoretical knowledge of translation studies to solve complex problems in translation by creatively interpreting the source text, selecting appropriate sources (e.g. industry dictionaries, glossaries, corpora), and to adequately assess
the function of the translation and select translation strategies appropriate for the target text and its audience. S1_U01
-use their knowledge of translation studies by selecting the right tools in the translation process, including advanced information and communication technologies such as CAT tools, machine translation and post-editing. S1_U02
-use knowledge of research methodologies used in contemporary translation studies to plan and conduct methodologically sound research in the field of translation, analyse its results and determine its implications. S1_U03
-translate various types of texts from languages B and C into their native language (language A) and from their native language (language A) into language B (and C), recognise the type of text being translated and translate it into the target language, selecting appropriate equivalents that are relevant to the given social context. S1_U04
-communicate on translation-related topics with clients, institutions and translation recipients in a manner that is understandable to non-specialists, and justify the decisions made and translation strategies used. S1_U05
-lead a discussion on translation, understood as both a process and a product, taking into account different points of view and the latest results of translation research. S1_U06
-independently plan and implement their own lifelong learning thanks to their knowledge of various translation-related centres and sources that can be used to improve their translation skills. S1_U08
The graduate is ready to
-recognise the importance of the latest knowledge in the field and critically evaluate the content received. K_K01
-adequately identify and resolve problems of interlingual and intercultural communication. K_K02
-perform the profession of language mediator in accordance with the principles of professional ethics. K_K04
-recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems and seek the opinions of experts. K_K05
-apply scientifically based criteria for evaluating different types of translation. K_K06
-critically evaluate original texts and their translations. S1_K01
-recognise the importance of knowledge, including translation knowledge, in solving translation problems. S1_K02
-critically evaluate research in the field of translation studies, in particular that published in scientific journals and monographs as well as popular science sources. S1_K03
-join professional translation organizations and take actions to popularize the profession of written and audiovisual translation in society. S1_K05
-initiate and conduct translation research, particularly for the purpose of improving the quality, role, and accessibility of translation in society. S1_K06
-responsibly perform the professional role of a written and audiovisual translator, taking into account changing social and market needs. S1_K07
-take an active part in the translation process at every stage of its implementation. S1_K09
-think and act in an entrepreneurial manner within translation projects and individual business activities in both national and international translation markets. S1_K10

RESUME:
On completing the course the student:
KNOWLEDGE:
- knows 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
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
- is able to use the basics of CAT software (setting up a project, translating, exporting documents)
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.)
- mastered teamwork (e.g. in a translation project)

Continuous assessment based on:
- attendance: 2 unexcused absences are allowed
- preparation for classes, quality of work in class;
- translations prepared individually, including those prepared using CAT software;
- timeliness of submitting the assigned tasks;
- mid-term tests checking the knowledge of terminology;
- preparation of glossaries;
- passing the final written test and / or translation.

Assessment criteria:
- attendance: 2 absences allowed;
- the quality of works and tests: the scale given below;
- timeliness - criteria given by the lecturer in the syllabus.
. The second-term credit shall follow the same rules and form as the first-term credit, unless this is not technically possible.

Grading scale:
99% -100 - 5!
98% - 91% - 5
90% - 86% - 4,5
85% - 76% - 4
75% - 71% - 3.5
70% - 60% - 3
less - 2 (fail)

- Kielar B. Z. 1991 Problemy tłumaczenia tekstów specjalistycznych, w F. Grucza (red.) Teoretyczne podstawy terminologii. Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków: Ossolineum, 133-140
- Kozłowska Z. 2006 O przekładzie tekstu naukowego (na materiale tekstów językoznawczych). Warszawa: WUW
- Pieńkos J. 1993 Przekład i tłumacz we współczesnym świecie. Warszawa: PWN
- Voellnagel A. 1998 Jak nie tłumaczyć tekstów technicznych. Warszawa: Tepis

SŁOWNIKI:
- Boos E. 2006 Słownik medyczny i farmaceutyczny w 11 językach. Wrocław: Medpharm
- Jakubowski B. 2010 Słownik medyczny hiszpańsko-polski. Warszawa: Level Trading
- Kardyni M. A., Rogoziński P. 2014 Słownik medyczny hiszpańsko-polski. Kraków: Dr Lex
- Kardyni M. A., Rogoziński P., 2014, Słownik medyczny polsko-hiszpański. Kraków: Dr Lex
- Słownik obrazkowy polski-hiszpański. 2007 Warszawa: Pons.
- Weroniecki T. 2011 Słownik techniczny polsko–hiszpański. Słownik techniczny hiszpańsko–polski. Warszawa: REA

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