Technical-Scientific Translation Practice (Portuguese to German)

Objectives

1) Develop the ability to produce acceptable translations (formally, terminologically and functionally)
2) Increase knowledge and vocabulary in various areas of technical and scientific translation
3) Identify translation difficulties specific to technical and scientific texts
4) Apply theoretical knowledge in practice

General characterization

Code

711101067

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Fernando José de Almeida Esperança Clara

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

Byrne, J. (2012). Scientific and Technical Translation Explained. London, New York: Routledge.
Cavaco-Cruz, L. (2017). Manual Prático e Fundamental de Tradução Técnica. Independence: Arkonte
Nord, Chr. (2009). Textanalyse und Übersetzen. Tübingen: Groos.

Teaching method

1) Reflection on the approach to technical and scientific texts and presentations on theoretical aspects and the translation process
2) Practical translation exercises that involve researching terminology, using tools and applying translation strategies and techniques in practice
3) Realisation of an individual translation project:
- Analysis of the source text
- Commented translation and glossary of a technical or scientific text
- Report on the work process

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - Assiduity and Participation: active engagement in classes, presentations and exercises (70%), Individual project: analysis, commented translation and glossary (30%)

Subject matter

1) Translate texts from different areas of technical and scientific translation such as medicine, biology, gastronomy, physics, engineering, technology, etc.
2) Carry out a text analysis relevant for the translation
3) Research appropriately specific terminology
4) Reflect on and substantiate translational decisions
5) Create commented translations and glossaries

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