Reading specialist texts 3600-7-SI3-LTS1

The work on the text during these exercises consists of two elements.
After discussing the basic issues related to the text, students will be given a Chinese specialist text to work on and translate in class, which, once translated into Polish, will be the subject of further discussion.
Thanks to the classes structured in this way, students will not only acquire basic translation skills, but will also learn to do the relevant research necessary for the correct translation of the specialised text and its interpretation, and will acquire the necessary specialised vocabulary not only in Chinese but also in English, and perhaps even in Polish.
An additional outcome of the exercises will be an in-depth knowledge of students on selected issues from the disciplines mentioned above.

Course coordinators

Włodzimierz Cieciura

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom
Remote learning

Prerequisites (description)

To participate in this course students must have positive grade from Chinese Language and Culture and Reading and Translation Chinese Texts after the second year of studies. The class is designed to build competence in deep understanding of text and its structure, and is also an introduction to later practice as a translator.

Learning outcomes

K_W13 - is aware of the complex nature of Chinese, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of China, Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle;
K_W15 - has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Chinese into Polish
K_W16 -demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of China, Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle;
K_W18 - knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history;
K_W19 - knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in China;

K_U12 - has a good command of Chinese at the B2 level;
K_U13 - analyse and interpret source texts in Chinese;
K_U14 - can translate literary texts and writings from Chinese into Polish
K_U15 - interpret key terms from a culture of China through linguistic/philological analysis;

K_K07 - s aware of significance the culture of Arab countries have for the culture of the world
K_K08 - acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of China;

Assessment criteria

Credit for a grade at the end of the semester consisting of translation a new text on a subject previously discussed during the class.
The final grade will be influenced also by mid-term tests and student's activity during the classes and preparation for the classes.
Compulsory classes. Two unexcused absences are allowed per semester. If the excused absences exceed 30%, the student will not receive a credit for the course.

Practical placement

none

Bibliography

The selection of the materials and texts depends on interests of the students and if it is possible convergent with subjects of their diploma dissertations. After consultations texts will be sent by e-mail.