Linguistic Theories of Translation 3301-JS2903

Knowledge
Students will have in-depth familiarity with:
K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the field of linguistic appoaches to translation studies
K_W04 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright

Abilities
Students will be able to:
K_U01 apply the advanced terminology, theories and methods of linguistic research in the field of translation studies to solve complex and original research problems in accordance with his/her chosen specialization (and educational path)
K_U04 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law

Social competences
Students will be ready to:
K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content in the sphere of linguistics-inspired approaches to translation studies obtained from various sources
K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems in translation studies; consult experts when required

*** Applies to students who began their studies in the year 2022/2023 ***

Knowledge - Students will have in-depth familiarity with:
K_W01 the place and status of linguistics-inspired approaches to translation research within the humanities
K_W02 the current trends in linguistics-inspired approaches within translation studies

Abilities
Students are able to:
K_U01 apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to linguistics-inspired approaches in translation studies
K_U03 apply knowledge obtained during the course to account for and solve a linguistic problem in translation, thereby completing a research task related to translation studies
K_U04 analyze linguistic problems in the context of translation
K_U05 discern alternative methodological paradigms within linguistics-inspired approaches to translation
K_U08 participate in group projects, collaborate with others in translation-analysis gropup tasks and be a team leader in conducting collaborative research, presentations and other tasks included in the curriculum
K_U09 present knowledge in a coherent, precise and linguistically correct manner in English on level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ensuring an appropriate register and form

Social competences
Students are ready to:
K_K02 apply knowledge and skills obtained during the course to undertake lifelong learning, as well as personal and professional development
K_K03 take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to linguistics and translation studies
K_K04 assess critically one’s own knowledge and skills related to linguistic approaches to translation

Written test; verification of outcomes: W, U,
Retake: test

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom is governed by the rules set forth in Resolution No. 16 of the Teaching Council for the programs English Studies, English Studies – Linguistics, and English Studies – Literature and Culture of 9 December 2025
https://ia.uw.edu.pl/fileadmin/ilustracje/dokumenty/2026/RD_IA_2025_UCHWALA_nr16_narzedzia_AI_nowelizacja_ZAL2_EN.pdf

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Blum-Kulka, S. 1986. “Shifts of cohesion and coherence in translation.” In: L. Venuti (ed.) 2000, The Translation Studies Reader. London: Routledge, 298-313.
Bukowski, P., M. Heydel (eds). 2009. Współczesne teorie przekładu. Antologia. Kraków: Znak.
Catford, J.C. 1965. A Linguistic Theory of Translation. London: Oxford University Press.
Jakobson, R. 1959. “On linguistic aspects of translation”. In: L. Venuti, (ed.) 2000, The Translation Studies Reader. London: Routledge, 113-118.
Fawcett, P. 1997. Translation and Language. Linguistic theories explained. Manchester: St Jerome Publishing.
Fillmore, Ch. J. 1977. “Scenes-and-frames semantics.” In: A. Zampolli (ed.). Linguistic Structures Processing. Amsterdam: North Holland, 55-81
Hatim, B., I.Mason. 1990. Discourse and the translator. London: Longman.
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Snell-Hornby, M. 2005. “Of catfish and blue bananas: scenes-and frames semantics as a contrastive knowledge system for translation.” In: H.V. Dam, J. Engberg and H. Gerzymisch-Arbogast (eds), Knowledge Systems and Translation. Berlin/New York: Mouton de Gruyter.193-206.
Tabakowska, E. 2001. Językoznawstwo kognitywne a poetyka przekładu. Kraków: Universitas.
Tabakowska, E. 2013. “(Cognitive) grammar in translation: Form as meaning”. In: Ana Rojo and Iraide Ibarretxe-Antunano (eds) Cognitive Linguistics and Translation. Advances in Some Theoretical Models and Applications. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton, 229-250.
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