On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Recognise and employ basic theories of translation.
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Identify the linguistic and stylistic differences between literary and journalistic texts written in German.
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Interpret a German text and reproduce its content in English.
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Employ appropriate vocabulary and stylistic devices to ensure that the English translation reads coherently and reflects appropriately the style of the original German text.
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Compare and critique various English translations of German-language texts.