On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Recognise the linguistic and stylistic peculiarities of a variety of German literary texts.
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Interpret complex German texts and reproduce their content to a high level in English.
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Employ sophisticated vocabulary and appropriate stylistic devices to ensure that the English translation reads coherently and reflects appropriately the style and content of the original German text.
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Compare and critique various translations of German texts.