20-21 ML3400: Advanced Translation: Professional Practice
This module aims to give the student an insight into the constraints and
challenges of translation work by requiring them to complete a number of
translation tasks, partly in supervised workshops, partly through independent
study. The main outcome will be one or several translations which will total
between 2,000 and 5,000 words. The source text(s) will be chosen before the
beginning of the final year, in consultation with the student's supervisor and
may come from any appropriate text type(s) and translation scenario(s). Each
translation should be accompanied by a translation strategy which will include a reflective
commentary. Students may also choose to include theoretical reflections on
approaches to translation or comparative analysis of published translations where
appropriate.