Specialised Translation (C) / Specialised Interpreting (C), Italian 3200-M2-2TSC2W

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Term 2023Z:

Module: Language of fashion, culture and show business (oral translation)
The aim of the course is to develop translation skills and improve memory efficiency by practicing verbal translations in practice. The first semester is also devoted to the improvement of memory techniques.
The proposed texts are characterized by thematic and cultural diversity; from various registers of the language of high culture and colloquial language. Interesting slang, idiomatic and colloquial expressions are also analyzed.

The course is supported by various audiovisual materials (eg fragments of films, programs, debates, songs, recordings, sketches), which contribute to the student's adaptation to the characteristic diversity of interpreting.

Student workload for 30h - 2 ECTS:

- 30 hours - attendance (1 ECTS),
- 15 hours - preparation of translation tasks at home,
- 150h - preparation for final exam (1 ECTS).

Module: Tourism (written translation)
The lessons involve translating specialised written texts typical for tourism industry, with their main purpose being developing appropriate translation techniques and becoming acquainted with specialised terminology.
Another aim of the course is to develop and perfect the skills of editing, proofing and adjusting specialised target texts.

Student’s work input for 30h – 2 ECTS:

- 30 hours – attendance at classes (1 ECTS),
- 15 hours –preparing translation tasks at home (0,5 ECTS),
- 15 hours – preparation for final credit (0,5 ECTS).

Module: Business language and negotiations in companies
The subject is practical. During the course, students will develop Skills necessary for a translator working for a multilingual corporation and companies. During the course, the following skills will be developed:
- language - corporate language, elements of law (Polish and Italian)
- professional (basic information in the field of law, company organization)
- translation (using translation strategies)
- elements of psychology
Classes consist of performing translations together, individually and in small groups. As part of the translations, students analyze various types of texts, they work on authentic recordings; broaden the dictionary base and the ability to manage stress. They develop memory skills. During the course, practical examples and real situations will be discussed. The emphasis is on the naturalness of the texts and the enrichment of terminology.
Students are familiarized with the chosen terminology and structures used in such registries.
Additionally, students are presented with translation strategies and sources
information supporting the translation.
Student workload for 30h - 2 ECTS:
- 30 hours - attendance (1 ECTS),
- 15 hours - preparing translation tasks at home,
- 150h - preparation for final credit (1 ECTS).

Term 2024Z:

Student workload for 30h - 2 ECTS:

- 30 hours - attendance (1 ECTS),
- 15 hours - preparation of translation tasks at home,
- 150h - preparation for final exam (1 ECTS).

Student’s work input for 30h – 2 ECTS:

- 30 hours – attendance at classes (1 ECTS),
- 15 hours –preparing translation tasks at home (0,5 ECTS),
- 15 hours – preparation for final credit (0,5 ECTS).

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

A compulsory subject for second-year students (second-cycle) with Italian as a second language. Students should demonstrate knowledge of: - Italian language at level C2, - grammatical structures and lexical connectivity of the language Italian and Polish, - rules for the formulation of longer written statements in both languages, including official letters, - selected cultural aspects that characterize Italian and Polish culture, especially with regard to formal communication, press communication, - innovative language resources.

Course coordinators

Dorota Kozakiewicz-Kłosowska

Learning outcomes

Knowledge - the graduate knows and understands:
- key terms used by translator, i.e. the concept of specialized text - S2.3_W01;
- main development tendencies of translation (from the earliest times, i.e. written translations prepared for current needs, to contemporary roles played by translators) - S2.3_W02;
- fundamental dilemmas of contemporary translatorics connected with operating at the interface:
a) different cultures (cultural differences, ethical and religious problems, diplomacy),
b) knowledge fields (specialized translation) - S2.3_W04;
- rules for the protection of intellectual property and copyright in relation to translation in writing - S2.3_W07;
- terminologist's and translator's working environment and the translation process - S2.3_W09;

Skills - the graduate is able to:
- use knowledge in the field of translation - S2.3_U01;
- formulate and solve complex and unusual problems of translation and innovatively perform tasks in conditions not fully predictable by:
- proper selection of sources and information from them, evaluation, critical analysis and synthesis of this information,
- selection and application of appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication techniques - S2.3_U02;
- use your knowledge in the field of translation in order to properly observe the text and its analysis - S2.3_U03;
- formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical for professional translation activities related to the field of study - S2.3_U04;
- communicate on specialist topics with diverse groups of recipients, conduct a debate on theoretical and practical aspects of translation, use a foreign language in speech and writing at C1 level of the European System of Language Description and specialist terminology - S2.3_U06;
- present the results of her/his observations and analyzes, and issue judgments in the field of a chosen field (translation) - S2.3_U07;
- manage the team's work; cooperate with other people as part of team work and take a leading role in teams - S2.3_U08;
- translate the written text in language A and B, translate the text from the source language to the target language, using the terminology databases - S2.3_U10;
- verify and evaluate the presented translation - S2.3_U11;
- compile specialist glossaries in language A and C - S2.3_U12;

Social competences - the graduate is ready to:
- critical assessment of possessed knowledge and received content in the field of specialist translation theory - S2.3_K01;
- fulfilling social obligations and actions for the benefit of the society which involves the effective use of knowledge in the field of terminology, lexicography and corpus linguistics in translation practice - S2.3_K03;
- initiating activities for the social interest related to the effective use of knowledge in the field of terminology, lexicography and corpus linguistics in translation practice - S2.3_K04;
- proper performance of the role of an interpreter of specialist texts, taking into account the increasing social needs, including:
- developing the profession of an interpreter of specialist texts,
- maintaining the ethos of a translator of specialist texts;
- adherence to and developing the ethics of the profession of translator, set out in the translator's code, and actions to comply with these principles, join translators' organizations and take measures to popularize the profession of interpreter in society - S2.3_K05;
- active participation in scientific and cultural life, proper assessment of the importance of new phenomena in various areas of life for translation theory and practice - S2.3_K06;
- constant development and improvement of the specialist texts translator's workshop - S2.3_K08;
- thinking and acting in an entrepreneurial manner as part of conducted translation projects, as well as individual activities on the domestic and international services market in this sector - S2.3_K09.

Assessment criteria

Methods of assessing the student's work to choose from:
· Continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes and performance of tasks during classes);
· Mid-term tests - lexical and translation tasks covering the material discussed in the classroom;
· Semester work, translation task PL> IT / IT> PL.

The grade for the course includes:
- 50% continuous assessment, i.e. ongoing preparation for classes (translation tasks carried out at home, vocabulary learning),
- 50% mid-term and semester work: translation task.

Scoring for written translation tasks:
96% -100% - 5!
90% -95% - 5
85% -89% - 4+
80% -84% - 4
70% -79% - 3+
60% -69% - 3

Translation tasks of students are assessed on the basis of:
- the degree of mastery of lexical / grammatical material,
- the ability to create one’s own written statements.

Principles of cooperation with leading individual modules:
1. Absences - two unjustified absences allowed in the semester.
2. Unprepared - the student should be prepared for each class. A student may submit two unprepared forms in the semester (eg not preparing translation tasks at home).
3. Consequences of exceeding the admissible limit of absence - if there are more than 2, including the justified, the student should ask the lecturer to determine the form of credit for the course material; more than 50% of absences are the basis for not crediting the subject.

Practical placement

Bibliography

Term 2023Z:

Belczyk, A., Poradnik tłumacza, Kraków, 2009.
Pieńkos, J., Podstawy przekładoznawstwa, Od teorii do praktyki, Kraków, 2003
Internet source:
https://cordis.europa.eu/pl
http://www.popsci.it
https://www.nationalgeographic.it
http://www.repubblica.it

Own materials prepared on the basis of available interviews, recordings, online materials.

https://ninateka.pl
http://www.cinetecadibologna.it/
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/sr/

Mosiołek-Kłosińska, k. (red.). Formy i normy, czyli poprawna polszczyzna w praktyce. warszawa: wydawnictwo FelBerG sJa, 2001.
Gillies, a. Conference Interpreting. Tłumaczenie ustne. kraków: Tertium, 2004.
Vademecum tłumacza. Wskazówki redakcyjne dla tłumaczy Luksemburg: Dyrekcja Generalna ds. Tłumaczeń pisemnych w Komisji Europejskiej, 2007–2013

Tutor’s own materials

Term 2024Z:

Own materials prepared on the basis of available interviews, recordings, online materials.

https://ninateka.pl
http://www.cinetecadibologna.it/
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/sr/

Tutor’s own materials

Notes

Term 2023Z:

If it is not possible to conduct classes in the classroom, classes will be held using communication tools, like Google Meet, Zoom or other tools recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Term 2024Z:

If it is not possible to conduct classes in the classroom, classes will be held using communication tools, like Google Meet, Zoom or other tools recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Additional information

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