| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course
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| 2) |
Introduction to literary genres
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| 3) |
Features of literary translation and the difficulties faced during literary translation
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| 4) |
Characteristics and responsibilities of the literary translator
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| 5) |
Figures of speech
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| 6) |
Translation of poetry
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| 7) |
Translation of poetry practice
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| 8) |
Translation of drama
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| 9) |
Translation of drama practice
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| 10) |
Translation of short stories
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| 11) |
Translation of short stories practice
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| 12) |
Translation of novels
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| 13) |
Translation of novels practice
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| 14) |
Revision
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
- Valdeón, R. A. (2021). Topics and Concepts in Literary Translation. Routledge.
- Washbourne, K., & Wyke, B. V. (Eds.). 2019. The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translation. Routledge.
- Wright, C. (2016). Literary Translation. Routledge. |
| References: |
- Valdeón, R. A. (2021). Topics and Concepts in Literary Translation. Routledge.
- Washbourne, K., & Wyke, B. V. (Eds.). 2019. The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translation. Routledge.
- Wright, C. (2016). Literary Translation. Routledge. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To have the sufficient background in the field of translation and to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation |
5 |
| 2) |
To find, define, formulate and solve the possible problems in translation and interpreting |
5 |
| 3) |
To select and use the technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting booth equipment |
3 |
| 4) |
To analyse, criticize and comment on translated texts |
5 |
| 5) |
To access information and to do research in line with that; to use databases, translation programs and other information resources |
5 |
| 6) |
To develop efficient individual and group working skills; to take responsibility |
5 |
| 7) |
To build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills; to establish fluency in English and to acquire at least one foreign language |
5 |
| 8) |
To build the awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and to sustain continuous personal development |
5 |
| 9) |
To gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
5 |
| 10) |
To build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications |
2 |
| 11) |
To build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and to be informed about the problems of the contemporary world |
4 |
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