1339.17 - Translation Studies (BA)
Course number
1339.17
Title
Translation Studies (BA)
ECTS
10
Prerequisites
The student must have passed the basic part of BA in Faroese. Students with similar prerequisites can apply for individual course participation.
Purpose
The student acquires insight in general teoretical and practical aspects relating to translation and its place in society.
Content
The course investigates general and practical issues relating to translation of fiction and non-fiction.
Learning and teaching approaches
Presentations by instructor and students of course material; discussion of relevant topics chosen by instructor and students; written exercises in analyzing translations
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and insight in the position and significance of translation in society. Knowledge of the terminology of the area and ability of analyzing the main aspects of the process of translation teoretically and practically; foundational conpetance in evaluating translation to Faroese
Assessment method
Open take-home assignment
Examination
External
Bibliography
500 pages in total.
Selection from reader encompassing thoughts on translation from antiquity until our time: The Translation Studies Reader. Editor: Lawrence Venuti. 2012 (1.ed.2000)
Jacobsen, Jógvan í Lon. 1991. “Hugleiðingar um orð og innihald”. Málting 2: 14-21
Laviosa-Braithwaite, Sara.1998. “Universals of Translation”. Routledge Encyclopedia; red.: Mona Baker: 288-291.
Ólavsst, Vár í. 1991.“Málið í týddum barnab.”. Málting 2: 34-35
Selection of fiction and non-fiction
Contact
Turið Sigurðardóttir