INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION

This course is designed to be an introduction to the theory and practice of translation. The students will learn the fundamentals of what translation is, understand the communication process in the translation situation, and acquire some principles of text analysis that will help them to read thoroughly and understand how texts are written in both English and Spanish. 

TASKS

1.  To describe what translation is and the competences that are required for a professional translator.
2.  To understand and produce real language to translate.
3. To develop textual skills in both English and Spanish trhough translation.
4.  To  recognize the importance of developing a textual competence to translate.
5. To talk about  the importance  of linguistic and cultural aspects that are involved in the translation process.

 RESOURSES 

In Other words. A coursebook on translation

http://staff.uny.ac.id/sites/default/files/pendidikan/Donald%20Jupply,%20S.S.,%20M.Hum/Reference%20book%201-In%20Other%20Words%20-Coursebook%20on%20Translation.pdf

Text analysis in translation

http://books.google.com.co/books?hl=es&lr=&id=HaHTZ2IxIX4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=text+types,+translation+types+and+translation+assessment+REISS+1989&ots=UDbaco2S87&sig=Gkq-L1tY4o_V6Qg3ZUfpGc1ULqs#v=onepage&q&f=false

Text types

MODELO HOLISTICO
http://www3.uji.es/~aferna/H44/Translation-competence.pdf

Spanish dictionary: http://www.rae.es/recursos/diccionarios/drae
English dictionary:  http://www.ldoceonline.com/

First term

Portfolio	Mind map	50
Work in class n’ participation	Work in class n’ participate	30
Self-evaluation	Self-evaluation	20

Second Term

Portfolio	Mind map	50
Work in class n’ participation	Work in class n’ participate	30
Self-evaluation	Self-evaluation	20

Third Term

Final translation Project	Design a workshop in groups	40
Final exam	10 questions	40
Self-evaluation	Self-evaluation	20