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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Translation Theory
Module Code	LC502
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Sharon O'Brien
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This course provides an overview of translation studies as a discipline and translation theory as a topic within that discipline. It focuses on several core areas such as, but not exclusively limited to, the history of translation theory, linguistic, functional and cognitive explorations of translation and how they impact on the translation profession. It evaluates how research in translation studies has impacted on and contributed to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically discuss the nature of translation theory and its relevance to translation as a profession.
2. Research, review and critically describe the core literature of certain sub-domains in translation theory.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform independent research at MA level.
4. Write an advanced academic essay with appropriate citing and referencing.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning time	206	Reading
Assignment	20	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to translation studies including theoretical, descriptive and applied studies.
History of translation in Ireland elsewhere.

History of translation theory.
The â€œscience of translationâ€- approaches in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence.

Communicative/cultural approaches to translation.
Translation and ideology.

Postcolonialism.
Feminism.

Medium-restricted translation.
Screen translation.

Cognitive explorations of translation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	5000 word essay	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

M. Baker: 1992, In other words: a coursebook on translation, Routledge, London,
M. Cronin: 1996, Translating Ireland: translation, languages, cultures, Cork University Press, Cork,
E. Gentzler: 2001, Contemporary Translation Theories, 2nd edition,
G. Steiner: 1992, After Babel: aspects of language and translation, 2nd edition, OUP, Oxford,
L. Venuti: 1992, Rethinking Translatino, Routledge, London,
J. Munday: 2008, Introducing translation studies, 2nd edition, Routledge, London, New Yor,
J. Munday: 2009, The Routledge companion to translation studies, Routdledge, London,
M. Tymoczko: 2007, Enlarging Translation, Empowering Translators, St. Jerome, Manchester,
K. Reiss: 2000, Translation criticism - the potentials and limitations: categories and criteria for translation quality assessment, St. Jerome, Manchester,
C. Nord: 1997, Translation as a purposeful activity: functionalist approaches explained, St. Jerome, Manchester,