Specialised Translation (B) / Specialised Interpreting (B), English 3200-M2-2TSB3A

Having completed the course, the student will have the following skills, competencies and knowledge:
Knowledge:
The student is familiar with the complex structure of the English language as a system; knows the role of the language in the communication between people and cultures; knows the theory of specialist translation terminology; knows the typical translation techniques used in specialist translation from English into Polish and vice versa; is familiar with how a translator/interpreter operates within the translation market (K_W01; K2_W02, K2_W10, K2_W11, K2_W13, S2.3_W01, S2.3_W02, S2.3_W04, S2.3_W07, S2.3_W08, S2.3_W10); is familiar with various sources of knowledge (standard and e-dictionaries, parallel texts, etc.), in English and Polish (K2_W01; S2.3_W01); knows how to use intellectual property protection (K2_W09, S2.3_W07, S2.3_W09, S2.3_W10); knows the main directions and recent research tendencies and research centres in literary studies; knows the relations of literary studies with other disciplines (K2_W06, K2_W12).
Skills:
The student is able to accurately select a translation strategy and translation techniques when translating a text from English into Polish and vice versa; can translate in writing and on sight (K2_U09, K2_U11, S2.3_U01); is able to select, analyze and evaluate authentic texts in English and Polish (K_U04, S2.3_U03); is able to translate a specialist text from English into Polish and vice versa using proper terminology, style, and register (K2_U03, K2_U09, S2.3_U02 S2.3_U06, S2.3_U07, S2.3_U08, S2.3_U10); knows how to cooperate and work in a team, assuming the role of a language mediator (K2_U10);
is able to use advanced linguistic research tools and match research methods to the problems encountered (K2_U05, S2.3_U04); acquire and apply, without assistance, the knowledge of literary studies and evaluate the suitability of the methods, practices, and procedures learned in their own professional life (K2_U02, K2_U12, S2.3_U02);
Socio-cultural competencies:
The student is able to interact and work in groups/in pairs, assuming various roles in them (e.g. of a translator); is able to manage a small team (K_K01, S2.3_K05); is able to effectively identify and resolve profession-related problems (K_K01, S2.3_K01, S2.3_K03, S2.3_K04, S2.3_K06); is able to extend and refine the acquired knowledge of languages; regularly searches for new dictionary and text sources, is ready for constant professional development (S_K05; K_K06, S2.3_K01, S2.3_K08);

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

Audiovisual translation of documentaries on selected medical topics
- two in-class projects - 40%
- two individual projects - 40%
- active participation in peer-assessment process - 15%
- in-class presence - 5%

Technology:
Assessment criteria:
- continuous assessment – 20%,
- midterm test – 40%,
- final test – 40%.
Grading criteria:
55%-69% = 3
70%-74% = 3+
75%-84% = 4
85%-89% = 4+
90%-100% = 5

Humanistic translation:
Submitting 2-3 translations for grade, assessment of class participation. Translations are grading according to the following criteria: translation accuracy, stylistic and editorial accuracy of the translated text, correct use of bibliography.
Grades:
5! – final translation mistake-free, substantial contribution to class
5 – very few insignificant mistakes, no translation mistakes, substantial contribution to class
4+ – few insignificant mistakes, no translation mistakes, active contribution to class
4 – a good translation, insignificant translation mistakes, mostly correct in
terms of stylistics and editing
3+ – translation with a larger number of translation/stylistic mistakes
3 – mostly accurate translation without losing the meaning of the original

Marketing and management:
- preparation of graded written assignments
- continuous evaluation (preparation to and activity during classes)
- interim in-class translation

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:
Oral test - 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:
0-59% = ndst, (2.0)
60-67% = dst, (3.0)
68-75% = dst+ (3.5)
76-83% = db, (4.0)
84-91% = db+, (4.5)
92-98% = bdb. (5.0)
99-100%= bdb.! (5.0!)

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. (red.) (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.

Audiovisual translation of documentaries on selected medical topics
J.D. Cintas, Audiovisual translations, Palgrave 2009
J.D. Cintas ed., New trends in audiovisual translations, Multilingual Matters 2008
D. Chiaro, Ch. Heiss, Ch. Bucaria, Betwen text and image, Benjamins 2008
M.Hanrahan, D.L. Madsen eds., Teaching, technology, textuality, Palgrave 2006
P. Orero ed., Topics in audiovisual translation, Benjamins 2004
T. Tomaszkiewicz, Przekład audiowizualny, PWN 2006

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 manufacturers of consumer appliances
and professional organizations and institutions (e,g. Cembureau,
American Canoe Association).
- Teacher’s own materials.

Literature (humanistic translations):
Selected chapters in textbooks: Chris Barker, Cultural studies: theory and practice, Sage, London 2003. John Storey (ed.), Cultural theory and popular culture: a reader, Pearson 2006 and essays/book chapters such as: Alan and Josephine Smart, Posthumanism: Anthropological Insights, Toronto 2017. Sidonie Smith and Julia Watson, Virtually Me: A Toolbox about Online Self-Presentation, in: Identity Technologies: Constructing the Self Online, ed. by Anna Poletti and Julie Rak, Madison 2014, pp. 70-95.

Management and marketing:
Chapman, C., McDonnell Feit, E. 2019. R for Marketing Research and Analytics. Springer
Daymon, C., Holloway, I. 2010. Qualitative Research Methods in Public Relations and Marketing Communications, 2nd Edition. Routledge
Garbarski, L. 2011. Marketing. PWE
Graves, P. 2010. Consumerology: The Market Research Myth, the Truth About Consumers, and the Psychology of Shopping. Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Hackley, C. 2005. Advertising and Promotion: Communicating Brands. Sage Publications
Keller, K. L., Kotler, P. 2015. Marketing Management. Pearson
Khan, M. 2006. Consumer Behaviour and Advertising Management. New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers
Kotler, P. 2003. Marketing Insights from A to Z: 80 Concerns Every Manager Needs to Know. Wiley
Maison, D. 2019. Qualitative marketing research: understanding consumer behavior. Routledge
Mazurek-Łopacińska, K. (red.) 2016. Badania marketingowe, Teoria i praktyka. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN
Michalski, E. 2018. Marketing;Podręcznik akademicki. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN
Mruk, H. 2012. Marketing satysfakcja klienta i rozwój przedsiębiorstwa. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN
Sarstedt, P., Mooi, E. 2019. A Concise Guide to Market Research: The Process, Data, and Methods Using IBM SPSS Statistics. Springer
Wanke, M. 2008. Social Psychology of Consumer Behavior. Psychology Press
Wilson, R.M.S., Gilligan, C.. 2005. Strategic Marketing Management: planning, implementation and control. Butterworth-Heinemann
Wootton, S., Horne, T,. 2010. Strategic Thinking: A Nine Step Approach to Strategy and Leadership for Managers and Marketers. Kogan Page

Law and legislation:
1. Poznański, J., Tłumacz w postępowaniu karnym, Wyd. Tepis/Translegis, Warszawa 2007;
2. Myrczek-Kadłubicka, E., Egzamin na tłumacza przysięgłego. Przewodnik po prawie karnym. Język angielski. Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck Sp. Z o.o., 2013;
3. Łozińska-Małkiewocz, E., Kodeks karny. The Penal Code. Wydawnictwo Ewa2, Toruń 2008;
4. Adamczyk, J. E., The Code of Criminal Procedure. Kodeks postępowania karnego. Bilingual edition. Wydanie dwujęzyczne, Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck, 2014;
5. authentic materials from internet portals (e.g. www.policja.pl) and websites (e.g. https://paragraf22.eu), blogs (e.g. https://palestrapolska.wordpress.com);
6. Stefański, R. Pisma procesowe w sprawach karnych z objaśnieniami, Wzory Pism Becka, Warszawa 2019;
7. own materials.

MEDICINE
Sources of 'long texts' on organ systems:
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.
Online sources:
Medicine-related entries on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html
Terminology practice:
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.
Texts for translation and proof-reading are excerpted from a variety of printed and online sources and are updated yearly.

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