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Conceptual Bases for the Study of Translation and Interculturality
Code: 45522Credits: 15
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Intercultural Studies | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Christian Olalla Soler
- Email :
- christian.olalla@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Montserrat Bacardi Tomas
- Maria Guadalupe Romero Ramos
- Lucía Molina Martínez
- Claudia Tena Arceo
- Olga Castro Vazquez
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Students must have enrolled on the master’s degree programme.
Objectives
The general aim of this subject is for students to consolidate concepts and methodologies to apply them to the practice or study of translation and interculturality.
Learning outcomes
- CA01 (Apply the main concepts linked to the study of translation and interculturality to analyse texts and translations from a translation studies point of view.) Apply the main concepts linked to the study of translation and interculturality to analyse texts and translations from a translation studies point of view.
- CA02 (Apply a critical perspective to the analysis of texts, identifying elements that reflect visions of reality biased by ideological and sociocultural elements.) Apply a critical perspective to the analysis of texts, identifying elements that reflect visions of reality biased by ideological and sociocultural elements.
- CA03 (Apply the main concepts linked to discourse analysis to analyse different types of text and discursive mechanisms in multicultural environments in order to understand and interpret texts.) Apply the main concepts linked to discourse analysis to analyse different types of text and discursive mechanisms in multicultural environments in order to understand and interpret texts.
- KA01 (Explain the stages of the translation process in a translation assignment, the elements involved in this process and their implications, to integrate it into the practice and study of translation.) Explain the stages of the translation process in a translation assignment, the elements involved in this process and their implications, to integrate it into the practice and study of translation.
- KA02 (Illustrate the principles and foundations of ethics in translation to apply them in the practice and study of translation.) Illustrate the principles and foundations of ethics in translation to apply them in the practice and study of translation.
- KA03 (Identify the different contributions that have been made in the field of translation and the changes experienced in the Western cultural model.) Identify the different contributions that have been made in the field of translation and the changes experienced in the Western cultural model.
- SA01 (Analyse the decisions related to your own or someone else's translation, taking into account the communicative purpose of the translation and the dynamic and contextual nature of the translation equivalence.) Analyse the decisions related to your own or someone else's translation, taking into account the communicative purpose of the translation and the dynamic and contextual nature of the translation equivalence.
- SA02 (Apply advanced knowledge to detect and understand the cultural connotations implicit in texts.) Apply advanced knowledge to detect and understand the cultural connotations implicit in texts.
- SA03 (Analyse the intervention of the translator as a cultural mediator when it comes to transferring cultural references, distinguishing the translation techniques used according to the context.) Analyse the intervention of the translator as a cultural mediator when it comes to transferring cultural references, distinguishing the translation techniques used according to the context.
- SA04 (Assess the main inequalities based on sex/gender that appear in the texts in the field of translation and interculturality.) Assess the main inequalities based on sex/gender that appear in the texts in the field of translation and interculturality.
Contents
The methodological contents emphasise the communicative aspect of translation and the importance of context. The stages of the translation process are also covered, with an emphasis on ethics applied to translation (e.g. individual and professional ethics, ethical leadership in intercultural management, ethical dilemmas, sensitive issues and situations, SDGs, AI). The main concepts in translation, such as equivalence, unity, invariability, method, technique, strategy, problem and error, will be established.
Other content covered in this course ranges from anthropological to cultural aspects, including learning about the parameters of discourse analysis and reflecting on the impact of translation on the development of cultures, using Western culture as an example. To this end, the course focuses on the role of translation in linguistic and intercultural mediation.
There are five sets of contents:
1. Translation methodology
2. Concepts for the study of translation and interculturality
3. Interculturality and translation
4. Discourse analysis in translation
5. Impact of translation on Western culture
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical activities | 21 | 0.84 | CA01, KA01, KA02, SA01 |
| Oral presentations | 6 | 0.24 | KA03 |
| Lectures | 60 | 2.4 | CA01, CA02, CA03, KA01, KA02, KA03, SA01, SA02, SA04 |
| Reading relevant books/ articles/ reports | 52 | 2.08 | KA01, KA03 |
| Practical activities | 30 | 1.2 | CA01, CA02, CA03, KA01, KA02, KA03, SA01, SA02, SA03, SA04 |
| Practical activities | 22 | 0.88 | CA01, CA02, CA03, KA01, KA02, SA01, SA02, SA03, SA04 |
| Assignments | 90 | 3.6 | CA01, CA02, CA03, KA02, KA03, SA02, SA03, SA04 |
The activities for each set of contents will be specified at the beginning of the course.
Examples of types of teaching/learning activities:
- Lectures
- Practical activities
- Oral presentations
- Assignments
- Reading relevant books/ articles/ reports
- Tutorials
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignments | 48 | 50 | 2 | CA01, CA02, CA03, KA01, KA02, KA03, SA01, SA02, SA03, SA04 |
| Reports / assignments | 18 | 14 | 0.56 | CA01, KA03 |
| Oral presentations | 34 | 30 | 1.2 | CA01, KA01, KA03, SA01, SA02, SA03 |
The evaluation activities for each set of contents will be specified at the beginning of the course.
EXAMPLES of types of evaluation activities:
- Group assignment
- Oral presentation
- Reports / assignments.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge acquisition tests
IMPORTANT
Any irregularity committed during an assessment (academic fraud, plagiarism, or misuse of AI, unless expressly authorized in the course syllabus) that could lead to a significant change in the grade will result in a grade of 0 for that assessment. If multiple irregularities occur during assessments for the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0. Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any individual who commits any of these irregularities.
RESTRICTED USE OF AI
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies may or may not be permitted depending on the activity. The permitted and prohibited uses in each case will be detailed in the course introduction. Students must clearly identify which parts were generated using AI technologies, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and the final result of the activity. A lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in graded assignments will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty on the assignment grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
SINGLE ASSESSMENT
This subject may be assessed under the single assessment system.
Bibliography
Each teaching guide will include bibliography that is relevant for its contents.
Software
Each teaching guide will include software references that are relevant for its contents.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | afternoon |