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.