Unit information: The Translation Industry in 2020/21

Unit name	The Translation Industry
Unit code	MODLM2017
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Nunes Vieira
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Modern Languages
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

Students will choose from a list of approved topics related to the translation industry, research an agreed aspect and present their findings to the group via the discussion board. Indicative topics include: The translation industry in the UK and abroad; preparing for practice - developing competencies and skills; ethics and codes of practice; quality assurance; the business of translation. The unit tutor will have recent first-hand knowledge of the translation industry.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. Be familiar, through independent research, with the key features of today's translation industry
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for working as a freelance translator, an agency employee or a project manager.
3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on the student's own preparation for the translation industry
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the requirements for running a translation business.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered online through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.

Assessment Information

A 2,000-word essay: 40% (ILOs 1-2)

A portfolio containing a reflective log of 2,500 words on the individual student's preparation for practice: 60%. (ILOs 1-4)

Reading and References

Reading list available at:

https://bristol.rl.talis.com/lists/49071768-4E2F-1021-8C1E-B1728F4878DA.html