Conducted in terms: 2023L, 2024L

ECTS credits: 2

Organized by: Faculty of Applied Linguistics

(in Polish) Tłumaczenia specjalistyczne języki B i C (niemiecki i włoski) 3200-M2-2TSBCnw

The primary goal of the course is to convey the meaning expressed in the source language to the target language, so that the text is made in accordance with the principles of the target language system.

As part of the course, students are acquainted to selected basic professional terminology and various types of specialist texts. Students are presented with translation strategies that would enable them to translate specialized texts.

Student workload:

Total value of ECTS points = 2

Contact hours (in the room) = 30h = 1 ECTS

(30h = 1 ECTS)

Independent student work outside the classroom:

Current preparation for classes - 30h = 1 ECTS

If classroom learning is impossible, the classes will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and other tools recommended by the University.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Compulsory subject for second-year students (second-cycle). Knowledge of the language of students is at C1 level. Knowledge of grammar structures and the lexical connections between the Italian and the German language;the principles of formulating longer expressions in the target language; ability of using information connected with the cultural aspects, that are characteristic for the initial and the target culture; technical competence: doing translation with the help of technical sources.

Course coordinators

Boris Schwencke

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

The student is expected to

- know the extended terminology of applied linguistics (including translations) (K2_W02);

- have in-depth knowledge of the language phenomenon, its complexity and historical variability (K2 _W01)

- know different translation-techniques (also in the field of textes for special purposes) (S2.1-W02)

SKILLS:

The student is expected to

- be able to prepare various types of scholar written studies in Polish and German language (K2_U03);

- be able to demonstrate language performance at C level according to Council of Europe Framework of Reference (K2_U07)

- translate efficiently texts into the target language using professional terminology, idiom, style and register (S2.1_U01)

- be able to use dictionary and text sources to solve language problems (S2.1_U02);

SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCY:

The student

- can properly identify and resolve the dilemmas of interlingual communication (K2_K03);

- can develop and improve acquired knowledge in Italian and German language (S2.1_K02);

- can interact and work in a group, taking different roles in it (including the role of a translator/interpreter) (S2.1_K07);

Assessment criteria

Methods of evaluating the work of students:

- steady evaluation (activity), preparation for the lessons, homeworks

- mid-semester exam and final written exam.

Assessment criteria:

The final grade comprises:

- steady evaluation (activity) – 50%

- written exam – 50%.

The overall result is established in accordance with the following scale:

51%-60% = 3

61%-70% = 3+

71%-80% = 4

81%-90% = 4+

91%-100% = 5

The conditions of a positive mark is regular taking part in the classes and written translation of texts done in the classes. (three unauthorized absences allowed in the semester)

Bibliography

- Grucza F. (red.), Problemy translatoryki i dydaktyki translatorycznej, Warszawa 1986.

- Grucza S., Lingwistyka języków specjalistycznych, Warszawa, 2008.

- Kielar B.Z., S. Grucza (red.), Lingwistyczna identyfikacja tekstów specjalistycznych, KJS, Warszawa 2003.

- Kielar B.Z., Zarys translatoryki, Warszawa 2003.

Additional information

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

Description of 3200-M2-2TSBCnw in USOSweb