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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Spanish Scientific/Technical Translation
Module Code	SP504
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Gabrielle Carty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to develop the learner's ability to translate texts from the domains of science and technology, from Spanish as a source language into English as a target language.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply advanced translation strategies for a variety of text types within thedomains of science and technology, from Spanish as a source language into English as a targetlanguage.
2. Identify appropriate parallel texts.
3. Create native-speaker, domain-specialist level target language texts, which are fluent and accuratetranslations of the source text.
4. Work under pressure of time to create advanced translations using a computer and an array of resources.
5. Locate, critically evaluate and utilise relevant terminological/textual resources, including those createdby international standards bodies, (inter)national associations, and commercial companies.
6. Use and contribute to the development of online resources for scientific and technical translation.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	6	Class meetings
Moodle discussion	12	Contribution to online collaboration
Independent learning	107	Research for assignments/ glossaries and preparation of translations
Total Workload: 125

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

Translation practice.
Texts for translation will be drawn from a variety of sources e.g. technical reports, specialist journal articles, technical manuals and promotional material, on topics covering different areas of science and technology..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Submission of an English translation of a Spanish text from the technical/ scientific domain	90%	Sem 2 End
Practical/skills evaluation	Contribution to online collaboration	10%	As required

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

Beigbeder Atienza, Federico: 2006, Diccionario Técnico; Español-Inglés, Inglés-Español, 2nd, Díaz de Santos,, Barcelona,
Hann, Michael: 1992, The Key to Technical Translation, J. Benjamins Publishing,, Amsterdam,
Hervey, Sandor, Higgins, Ian, Haywood, Louise: 1995, Thinking Spanish Translation, Routledge,, London,
Montalt, Vicent, González Davies, María: 2007, Medical Translation Step by Step, St Jerome Publishing,, Manchester,
Steel, Brian: 1979, Translation from Spanish, An Introductory Course, SGEL, Madrid,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

ALIST

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

GDALIS

GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies

LIC

BA Languages for Int. Communication

MTS

Master of Arts in Translation Studies