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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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- Introduction into a wider theoretical background of translation and available theoretical publications - Translation of various literary and non-literary types of texts - Critical evaluation of source texts with the emphasis on understanding various facets of meaning - Analysis of source texts from the perspective of text typology, stylistics, functions, and language properties - Analysis of source text and its translation based on current translation strategies - Translation and analysis of texts and discussion about own translation strategies based on the knowledge from theoretical sources - Analysis and correction of the most frequent student mistakes in the translation process
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Practice exercises, Teamwork, Doing a translation, critique of translation
- Participation in classes
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 22 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 40 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| Students understand the differences between languages and cultures and the problems that arise when finding functionally equivalent translations. They use this knowledge for practical training of translation skills. They have an overview of various styles and genres and they are able to adapt the translation means accordingly. They work critically with the source text and critically evaluate their own translation product. |
| Students understand the differences between languages and cultures and the problems that arise when finding functionally equivalent translations. They use this knowledge for practical training of translation skills. They have an overview of various styles and genres and they are able to adapt the translation means accordingly. They work critically with the source text and critically evaluate their own translation product. |
| teaching methods |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Teamwork |
| Teamwork |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| Doing a translation, critique of translation |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Doing a translation, critique of translation |
| assessment methods |
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| Translation analysis |
| Translation analysis |
| Analysis of the student's performance |
| Analysis of the student's performance |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
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Recommended literature
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Baker, Mona. In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation, 2nd ed. New York: Routledge, 2011. ISBN 978-0415467544.
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Levý, Jiří. Umění překladu. Apostrof, 2013.
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Müglová, Daniela. Komunikace, tlumočení, překlad. 2013.
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Munday, Jeremy. Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications 4th Edition. Routledge, 2016.
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Nord, Christiane. Text Analysis in Translation: Theory, Methodology, and Didactic Application of a Model for Translation-Oriented Text Analysis, Second Edition. Rodopi, 2006.
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Nord, Christiane. Translation as a purposeful activity, 2nd edition. Routledge, 2018.
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Pošta, Miroslav. Titulkujeme profesionálně. 2014.
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Pym, Anthony. Translation solutions for many languages. 2016.
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