Course - Translation - ENG2123
ENG2123 - Translation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment | 100/100 |
Course content
Central approaches to translation within the field of Translation Studies will be presented and discussed. Focus will be on the interdisciplinarity of the field, and on translation as a linguistic as well as a cultural practice.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course have
- a broad overview of the main approaches to translation as presented within the field of Translation Studies.
- knowledge about different methodologies that can be used in studying translation and translations.
- developed an awareness of and insight into translation as a linguistic as well as a cultural undertaking.
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course are able to
- describe and reflect on central ideas and issues within the field of Translation Studies.
- use models and concepts from Translation Studies to analyse translations within different genres.
- describe and analyse different types of translation problems in translations they have produced themselves.
- describe and reflect on translation as a linguistic as well as a cultural undertaking.
Learning methods and activities
Video presentations and topical seminars (where the week's topic is explored through task-based learning, collaborative writing and group discussions, under guidance). Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Portfolio assessment. The portfolio will consist of 3 different assignments. The submissions will receive an overall grade. All three submissions will have to receive a pass grade for the whole of the portfolio to receive a pass grade. Students who fail must redo all the assignments in the portfolio.
In semesters where ENG2123 is not taught, NTNU will not be offering a resit examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
Courses at ENG1000-level, completed one-year programme in English or equivalent approved education.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG3123 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2022-11-14Submission
2022-11-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Portfolio assessment
100/100
Release
2023-05-19Submission
2023-05-20
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"