Specialised Translation (C) / Specialised Interpreting (C), English 3200-M2-2TSC2A

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 (C). 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.

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 at the end of each semester.

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.
8. Rucińska, A., Kodeks karny. The Criminal Code, C.H. Beck, 2022.