mds3tet trans european translation
TRANS EUROPEAN TRANSLATION
MDS3TET
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to promote linguistic, cultural and translation skills. The subject is offered in bilingual mode with key topics in translation theory provided in English, accompanied by workshops conducted in the target language (French, Italian and Spanish streams are available). Students will have the opportunity to translate literary texts, informative texts, advertising and audiovisual texts, among others. The subject is designed for students with strong language skills, who desire and in-depth knowledge of the language and culture of the focus country. While it is not a professional qualification, as part of a language degree it offers a pathway towards professional translation and/or interpreter training.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrigid Maher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in either French, Spanish or Italian language subjects at second year level, or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EST3TET, EST2TET, MDS2TET
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Prescribed readings will be made available through LMS. | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
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