Spanish Translation Seminar

Objectives

a) To improve and master the theoretical framework and key concepts about Translation Studies.

b) To acquire and improve critical skills to discuss different translation projects in an interdisciplinary way.

c) To develop a critical awareness of the possibilities of elaborating research projects in the area of translation studies.

General characterization

Code

711160012

Credits

12.0

Responsible teacher

Pedro Santa María de Abreu

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - 336

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

- «Aproximaciones a la traducción» (1997-2021). Centro Virtual Cervantes.
- Alarcos Llorach, Emilio (2001). Gramática de la lengua española. Madrid: RAE-Espasa-Calpe.
- Barrento, João (2002). O Poço de Babel. Para uma Poética da Tradução Literária. Lisboa: Relógio D´Água.
- Cabré, M. T. (1993). La Terminología. Teoría, métodos, aplicaciones. Barcelona: Antártida.
- Eco, Umberto (2005). Dizer quase a mesma coisa. Sobre a Tradução. Trad. José Colaço Barreiros. Lisboa: Difel.
- Hurtado Albir, Amparo (2011). Traducción y traductología. Madrid: Cátedra.
- Moya, Virgilio (2004). La Selva de la Traducción: Teorías Traductológicas Contemporáneas. Madrid: Cátedra.
- Pym, Anthony (2010). Exploring Translation Theories. London & New York: Routledge.
- Steiner, George (2002). Depois de Babel. Aspectos da linguagem e tradução. Lisboa: Relógio d’Água.
- Torre, Esteban (2001). Teoría de la traducción literaria. Madrid: Editorial Sintesis.

Teaching method

The teaching methodology is mainly reflective and oriented towards the issues which make up the contents of the seminar. Students will be supervised (individually or in small groups) during the final research paper. Face-to-face and/or partially online classes.

Evaluation method

Evaluation Methodologies - Participation in the analysis and discussion of texts and tasks(15%), Presentation and discussion of the written paper(25%), Written presentation of na individual short research paper(60%)

Subject matter

1. Translation.

1.1. Introduction to translation theory and practice.

1.2. Translation to Spanish language in Portugal.

1.3. Portuguese to Spanish translation issues.

2. Languages and translation in the Iberian Peninsula.

2.1. Linguistic diversity in the Iberian Peninsula: convergences and divergences.

2.2. Translation and identity.

3. Translation theory and practice.

3.1. Relevant theoretical issues on translation practice.

3.2. Literary translation.

3.3. Social and Human Sciences Translation.

3.4. Business and Commercial translation.

3.5. Science and Technology translation.

4. A research project in Translation Studies.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught:

Licenciatura in Translation