Unit name | The Translation Industry |
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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 |
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.
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
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.
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 list available at:
https://bristol.rl.talis.com/lists/49071768-4E2F-1021-8C1E-B1728F4878DA.html