English-Polish translation workshop 3222-WAP6WR[B2]-OG

The classes are focused on micro- and macro-structure of texts, structural differences between Polish and English texts, and cultural differences
between source and target languages. The aim is also to practise using compensation methods in the remit of structures, lexical units, and cultures in translating from English into Polish.

Teaching contents:
1. Introduction to the course; unit of translation; the concept of equivalence
2. Using dictionaries and other sources
2. Translating SL structures absent in TL (Eng-Pol, Pol-Eng)
3. Translating proper names
4. Translating titles, headlines, slogans
5. Translating idioms, proverbs and false friends
6. Features of formality and informality
10. Translating SL cultural associations absent in the TL

Types of text translated throughout the course include
a) marketing texts
b) historical texts
c) legal texts

Didactic methods: grammar-translation method

The no. of hrs the student should study the subject consists of:
* time in-class 30h
* self-study 30h
60h = 2 ECTS

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Participants should know the languages of Polish and English at the minimum level of B2

Course coordinators

Anna Kizińska

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE
- student creates and understands English language texts, both spoken and written (on the level B2 Plus / ESOKJ) (K1_W10)

SKILLS
- student has the skills necessary to communicate in the English language on the level of B2 Plus / ESOKJ) (K1_U10)
- student has the skills enabling them to plan their own work and to work in a team (K2_U12).

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
- student is able to critically evaluate their own knowledge and received messages (K1_K01).

Assessment criteria

Requirements and grading components (at the first and second attmept to pass the course):
-formative assessment (being prepared for classes) - 30%
-tests and translation tests – 20% (home assignment) 20% (home assignment) 30% (in-class assignment)

60% - 68% - 3 (satisfactory)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good)
87% - 95% - 4+ (good plus)
96% - 98% - 5 (very good)
99% -100% - 5! (Very good rating with an exclamation mark)
it is obligatory to attend classes The student has the right to 3 unexcused absences.
The form of crediting the classes in which the student was absent is determined by the lecturer.

Practical placement

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Bibliography

1.Belczyk, Arkadiusz (2002). Poradnik Tłumacza – z angielskiego na nasze, Wyd. Idea: Kraków
2. Berezowski, Leszek (2011). Jak czytać i rozumieć angielskie dokumenty sądowe? Warszawa: C.H. Beck.
3.Douglas Kozłowska, Christian (2002). Difficult Words in Polish English Translation. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN: Warszawa.
4.Hejwowski, K. (2007). Kognitywno-komunikacyjna teoria przekładu. Warszawa: PWN.
5.Korzeniowska, Aniela (1998). Explorations in Polish-English Mistranslation Problems, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa.
6.Korzeniowska, A. i Kuhiwczak, P. (2010). Successful Polish-English Translation. Tricks of the Trade. PWN: Warszawa
7.Lipiński, Krzysztof, Vademecum Tłumacza, Wydawnictwo Idea: Kraków
8.Macpherson, R. (1996). English for Writers and Translators. PWN: Warszawa.---

Term 2023L:

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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