LMKB_a503 Translation Workshops

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Fonioková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Karolína Kučerová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Fonioková, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Bromová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Monday 14:00–17:40 B2.34
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(ND)
min. C1 level of English
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 9/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to develop students' practical skills and to enhance their competencies of translation from English into Czech via a training of methods to be used when translating various types of texts and using specific tools.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
- effectively use corpuses, databases and dictionaries in translation;
- use subtitling software to translate film subtitles;
- know the specifics of theatre translation;
- consider the benefits and risks of working as a literary translator;
- evaluate the success of translation decisions in terms of their functionality;
- analyze the possibilities of using translation in foreign language acquisition;
- use the peer evaluation method.
Syllabus
  • Corpuses, databases, and dictionaries
  • Didactic translation, simulation teaching, functional translation concepts
  • Translation of film subtitles
  • Theatre translation
  • Literary translation, translation of fiction
  • Translation problems and peer review methods
  • Using machine translation and AI tools such as ChatGPT to translate literary texts
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Introduction to translation and interpreting studies. Edited by Aline Ferreira - John W. Schwieter. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, 2023, xi, 324. ISBN 9781119685272. info
  • The Routledge handbook of translation and media. Edited by Esperança Bielsa. First published. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022, xvi, 550. ISBN 9781032126470. info
  • MUNDAY, Jeremy. Introducing translation studies : theories and applications. Fourth edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016, xvi, 376. ISBN 9781138912540. info
  • Translation and adaptation in theatre and film. Edited by Katja Krebs. First published. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, 224 stran. ISBN 9780415829687. info
  • BASSNETT, Susan. Translation studies. Fourth edition. New York: Routledge, 2014, xii, 190. ISBN 9780203488232. info
  • MUNDAY, Jeremy. Evaluation in translation : critical points of translator decision-making. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2012, xiv, 190. ISBN 9780203117743. info
  • Slovo za slovem : s překladateli o překládání. Edited by Stanislav Rubáš. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2012, 450 s. ISBN 9788020020543. info
  • POŠTA, Miroslav. Titulkujeme profesionálně. Druhé, opravené a doplněn. Praha: Apostrof, 2012, 157 stran. ISBN 9788087561164. info
  • LEVÝ, Jiří. Umění překladu. Čtvrté, upravené vydání. Praha: Apostrof, 2012, 367 stran. ISBN 9788087561157. info
  • FIŠER, Zbyněk. Překlad jako kreativní proces : teorie a praxe funkcionalistického překládání. Vyd. 1. Brno: Host, 2009, 320 s. ISBN 9788072943432. info
  • HATIM, B. and Jeremy MUNDAY. Translation : an advanced resource book. First published. London: Routledge, 2004, xx, 373. ISBN 9780415283069. info
  • Routledge encyclopedia of translation studies. Edited by Kirsten Malmkjær - Mona Baker. 1st pub. in pbk. London: Routledge, 2001, xviii, 654. ISBN 9780415255172. info
  • BASSNETT, Susan and André LEFEVERE. Constructing cultures : essays on literary translation. Clevedon: Multilingual matters, 1998, xxii, 143. ISBN 1853593524. info
  • BAKER, Mona. In Other Words: A Coursebook On Translation. Routledge, 1992, 304 pp. ISBN 0415030862. info
Teaching methods
6 workshops 4*45 minutes. Each workshop is going to consist of 3 basic parts: the instructor's lecture (intro into the topic); discussion; hands-on training.
Assessment methods
Students need to hand in translation assignments during the semester. In lieu of an exam, students hand in a portfolio with protocols about three workshops of their own choice, including completed tasks and homework, their reflection of the skills and knowledge they have gained, and feedback regarding the class.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 0.
Teacher's information
The course is based on practical translation assignments that will be set during the semester. The literature listed is only recommended for those interested in further education in translation and translatology.
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