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Areas of Specialisation in Translation and Intercultural Management
Code: 45524Credits: 15
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Intercultural Studies | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Sonia González Cruz
- Email :
- sonia.gonzalez.cruz@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Patricia Rodriguez Ines
- Marco Riccardo Lessi
- Miquel Edo Julià
- Joan Ferrarons i Llagostera
- Amparo Hurtado Albir
- Sonia González Cruz
- Claudia Tena Arceo
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 aim of the course is for students to acquire professional and research knowledge in areas of specialisation within the world of translation and intercultural management. These areas are: audiovisual translation and accessibility, legal translation, scientific and technical translation, economic and financial translation, editorial and literary translation, intercultural management, and translation teaching.
Learning outcomes
- CA06 (Apply the knowledge acquired in the possible resolution of a problem related to translation in different fields, intercultural management or translation teaching, and its study, in a novel environment.) Apply the knowledge acquired in the possible resolution of a problem related to translation in different fields, intercultural management or translation teaching, and its study, in a novel environment.
- KA06 (Identify the most essential studies and aspects and the most widely used theoretical and methodological approaches in different fields (audiovisual translation, legal translation, scientific-technical translation, economic and financial translation, editorial and literary translation, intercultural management and translation teaching) to apply them to the practice or study of translation, adopting a gender perspective.) Identify the most essential studies and aspects and the most widely used theoretical and methodological approaches in different fields (audiovisual translation, legal translation, scientific-technical translation, economic and financial translation, editorial and literary translation, intercultural management and translation teaching) to apply them to the practice or study of translation, adopting a gender perspective.
- KA07 (Identify the intercultural management strategies used by isolated individuals, individuals within a group, groups as entities, and the interactions between them and organisations in order to exercise proactive and effective action in multicultural contexts.) Identify the intercultural management strategies used by isolated individuals, individuals within a group, groups as entities, and the interactions between them and organisations in order to exercise proactive and effective action in multicultural contexts.
- KA08 (Describe the theoretical framework and steps of the curriculum design of translation teaching to apply it to the practice or study of translation.) Describe the theoretical framework and steps of the curriculum design of translation teaching to apply it to the practice or study of translation.
- KA09 (Identify the methods and techniques used in research on translation teaching, in order to apply them in the study of this field.) Identify the methods and techniques used in research on translation teaching, in order to apply them in the study of this field.
- SA08 (Analyse the professional skills and characteristics of translation assignments in different fields (audiovisual translation, legal translation, scientific-technical translation, economic and financial translation, editorial and literary translation, intercultural management, and translation teaching) in order to apply them to the practice or study of translation, assessing how stereotypes and gender roles affect professional practice.) Analyse the professional skills and characteristics of translation assignments in different fields (audiovisual translation, legal translation, scientific-technical translation, economic and financial translation, editorial and literary translation, intercultural management, and translation teaching) in order to apply them to the practice or study of translation, assessing how stereotypes and gender roles affect professional practice.
- SA09 (Analyse the impact of the coexistence of different cultures on the internal organisational behaviour of companies to suggest solutions to the conflicts that may arise from it.) Analyse the impact of the coexistence of different cultures on the internal organisational behaviour of companies to suggest solutions to the conflicts that may arise from it.
Contents
The content related to professional aspects addresses translation skills and tasks, intercultural management and translation teaching, professional practice contexts, labour market circumstances, characteristics of texts in each area of specialisation, etc. In addition, intercultural management will address the positive management of interculturality applied to the professional, corporate and business worlds with the aim of preventing/avoiding what is known as multicultural failure and its possible negative consequences. In the field of translation teaching, in addition to the above, curriculum design will also be addressed. The content related to research offers an overview of academic reflection on the above-mentioned areas, i.e. the most commonly used theoretical and methodological approaches, the analytical tools used, the main existing publications and research groups, emerging trends and future avenues of research, etc.
There are seven sets of contents:
1. Audiovisual translation and accessibility
2. Legal translation
3. Scientific and technical translation
4. Economic and financial translation
5. Editorial and literary translation
6. Intercultural management
7. Translation teaching
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | 2.4 | |
| Practical activities | 30 | 1.2 | |
| Practical activities | 110 | 4.4 | |
| Practical activities | 30 | 1.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literary translation exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, SA08 |
| Legal translation exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, SA08 |
| Scientific and technical translation exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, SA08 |
| Translation training exercise | 20 % | 25 | 1 | CA06, KA06, KA08, KA09 |
| Economic and business translation exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, SA08, SA09 |
| Audiovisual translation exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, SA08 |
| Intercultural management exercise | 13,3 % | 20 | 0.8 | CA06, KA06, KA07, SA08 |
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
MISCONDUCT IN ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
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 cannot 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 that is 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 | annual | afternoon |