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ADVANCED TRANSLATION SKILLS

	Overview
	Introduction to practical and theoretical aspects of translation using a wide variety of text types. The course will follow a translation text book.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Recognise different text text types and the translation challenges relating to these. Perform an analysis of both grammar and lexis prior to translating. Have an understanding of the main translation challenges presented by unseen texts. Be able to produce an accurate translation of an unseen text. Understand the main translation strategies available when translating between English and French, based on the inherent structures of the two languages. Use and evaluate different kinds of translation tools.

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): There will be a continuous assessment exercise mid-way through the semester.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	20%
University scheduled written examination	80%	120 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	120 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a medical certificate).
Penalties: Late submission of assessed coursework or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed coursework or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or compelling reasons will not be penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a medical certificate).

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	FR201 and FR221 or equivalent

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