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Translation Practice: Social and Human Sciences (Portuguese to German)

Objectives

a) To acquire translation skills into the foreign language in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities;
b) To develop linguistic proficiency in written German;
c) To analyze the specific characteristics of various texts;
d) To make aware of the differences between the two languages;
e) To develop analytical skills and flexibility;
f) To learn and employ a variety of means of research.
g) To develop the ability to reflect upon and self assess their own translations

General characterization

Code

711101065

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Karen Bennett

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

German

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

1. KOLLER, W. (2020). Einführung in die Übersetzungswissenschaft, Quelle & Meyer:
Wiebelsheim (9. Aufl.)
2. KUSSMAUL, P. (2014). Verstehen und Übersetzen: Ein Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch. Narr
Studienbücher.
3. KAUTZ, U. (2002). Handbuch Didaktik des Übersetzens und Dolmetschens,
iudicium: München
4. HÖNIG, H. G. (1997). Konstruktives Übersetzen, Tübingen, Stauffenburg Verlag
5. NORD, C. (1991). Textanalyse und Übersetzen: theoretische Grundlagen,
Heidelberg, Groos

Teaching method

Analyzing and translating texts from Portuguese into German, correcting texts translated by fellow students, systematizing of translation knowledge in general and of technical texts in particular, creating conceptually organized glossaries, seeking examples of scientific translations, tests, correction of tests.
Reflection on the translation process and strategies.

Evaluation method

Método de avaliação - Coursework(30%), Formal assessment(70%)

Subject matter

a) Practicing translation into the foreign language in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities (incl. Tourism).
b) Translation issues (specific terminology, phraseology).
c) Error Analysis.