NI03_05 Introduction to Translation I

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Donová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Limburg Loučková, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D.
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 10:50–12:25 G02
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course offers an introduction to translation from and into Dutch. The texts were selected to demonstrate the basic translation issues, such as tension between the source and the target language or translation of realia. At the end of the course, the students will have mastered the basic translation techniques. They will also be able to work with various dictionaries as well as with the medium of internet. Accent is put on translation of personal documents and other official documents. In conclusion, attention is paid to the translation practice and to the status of certified translator.
Syllabus
  • I. Introduction, course rules, course materials.
  • II. Discussion over the translation of the introductory text.
  • III. Translation of business letters 1.
  • IV. Translation of business letters 2.
  • V. Translation of text on tourism 1.
  • VI. Translation of text on tourism 2.
  • VII. Translation of educational material (drugs).
  • VIII. Translation of Wikipedia lemma.
  • IX. Personal documents 1.
  • X. Personal documents 2.
  • XI. Translation of a text on industry.
  • XII. Translation practice, status of certified translator.
Literature
  • FIŠER, Zbyněk. Úkoly současné translatologie. (Translatology Today.). In Sborník prací filozofické fakulty brněnské univerzity. 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2001, p. 183-188. ISBN 802102965X. info
  • KUFNEROVÁ, Zlata. Překládání a čeština. Vyd. 1. Jinočany: H & H, 1994, 260 s. ISBN 8085787148. info
  • Folia translatologica : international series of translation studies. Prague: Charles University, 1992. info
Teaching methods
Within the class a combination of teacher-led activities and student-orientated learning activities.
Assessment methods
the students hand in translations every lesson
the credit is distributed for an independetly prepared translation
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2003, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2025.
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