78690 - Translation - Spanish (LM)

Learning outcomes

The course aims at introducing contemporary theoretical debates in Translation Studies, and at providing the students with the methodologies and the tools necessary to translate different text-types. Students are expected to be aware of how translation is not only a linguistic operation, but also a cultural one. Lectures will provide an overview of scholarly research on translation, with particular attention to contemporary cultural-linguistic perspectives – especially those of Spanish-speaker scholars. The students are expected to become expert in the translation, from Spanish into Italian and from Italian into Spanish, of different text-types: specialized (e.g., in the social sciences); semi-specialized (e.g., popular science and business in press magazines; tourist guides), and literary, and become aware of the problems encountered and the strategies employed. They are made familiar with the inextricable text-context connection, the professional task of the translator, his/her identity, “visibility” and ethics, the role of the commissioner, the purpose/function of a translation, the main types of translation and of translation strategies. They are also made aware of methodologies to solve problems arising, e.g., from cultural differences, linguistic varieties and language for specific purposes. Language classes aim at improving students’ linguistic competence; over the two year period students’ knowledge of Spanish should reach an equivalent level to C2 in accordance with the European framework in all four abilities. These classes will work in connection with the lectures to improve students’ writing skills in particular.

Course contents

Lezioni frontali (60 H) – Andrea Brandani

 

The main objectives of the course are:

 

• To provide students with a solid theoretical and methodological framework on the history, main currents, and contemporary approaches in translation studies, with special emphasis on translation within the Hispanic context and the impact of computer-assisted and automatic translation technologies.

• To promote the development of advanced practical skills in translating texts from Italian to Spanish and vice versa, encouraging critical and conscious reflection on translation processes, the role of the translator, and the stylistic and functional particularities of various textual genres, with special attention to audiovisual translation.

• To foster students’ familiarization with the different diatopic varieties of Spanish through the selection of representative texts, in line with the C2 level of linguistic competence required in the Language, Society and Communication master’s program.

 

Lectorado (Esercitazioni di lingua – 36H) – Dott.ssa Pilar Asarta

For information regarding the contents, texts, learning methods, and exam for the lectorado, please consult this page:

 

https://www.unibo.it/it/studiare/insegnamenti-competenze-trasversali-moocs/insegnamenti/insegnamento/2025/529326

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Erasmus+ (incoming)

ERASMUS+ students should contact the instructor for SPANISH TRANSLATION EXERCISES (Pilar Asarta) and the professor of SPANISH TRANSLATION main course (lezioni frontali, Andrea Brandani) within the first two weeks of the course to be properly informed about the required language level, the programs, and the exam methods for both parts of the course.

Erasmus+ students who have not contacted both professors at least two months before the exam (May-June) will not be admitted to the exam for both parts of the course.

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Students with SLDs or temporary or permanent disabilities

We suggest that you contact the relevant university office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and your professors (... ) immediately to work together to find the most effective strategies for attending classes and/or preparing for exams.

Any requests for accommodations must be made at least 15 days before the date of the exam, by sending an email to the professors and copying (Cc) the email addressdisabilita@unibo.it [mailto:disabilita@unibo.it] (in case of disability) ordsa@unibo.it [mailto:dsa@unibo.it] (for students with Specific Learning Difficulties).

Readings/Bibliography

Lectures

Compulsory readings:

García Yebra, Valentín. "Ideas sobre la traducción y problemas de traducción literaria". Équivalences, 12e année-n°1 (1981): 1-13.

García Yebra, Valentín. "Problemas de la traducción de lenguas románicas al español", Traducción. Historia y teoría. Madrid: Gredos, 1994.

Zabalbeascoa, Patrick. "La traducción de textos audiovisuales y la investigación traductológica". La traducción en los medios audiovisuales. Publicacions Universitat Jaume I, 2001.

Minervini, Rosaria. "La traducción automática español-italiano del turismo enogastronómico: un estudio de caso." Cuadernos de Lingüística Hispánica 42 (2023): 1-20.

 

Complementary readings:

Hurtado Albir, Amparo. Traducción y traductología: Introducción a la traductología. Cátedra, 2016.

García Yebra, Valentín. Teoría y práctica de la traducción, Madrid, Gredos, 1984, I, 29-43.

Carlucci, Laura, y Ana María Díaz Ferrero. "Falsas equivalencias en la traducción de lenguas afines: propuesta taxonómica." Sendebar 18 (2007): 159-190.

Eco, Umberto. Dire quasi la stessa cosa: Esperienze di traduzione. Bompiani, 2003.

Galiñanes Gallén, Marta. "La traducción de los colores en italiano y en español." RedELE: revista electrónica de didáctica español lengua extranjera (2005).

Mayoral Ascensio, Roberto. "El espectador y la traducción audiovisual". La traducción en los medios audiovisuales. Publicacions Universitat Jaume I, 2001.

Muñoz, A. Pablo Zamora. "Análisis contrastivo español-italiano de expresiones idiomáticas y refranes." Paremia 5 (1996): 87-94.

Acuña, Estefanía Flores. "La traducción de los marcadores del discurso en italiano y español: el caso de insomma." Trans: revista de traductología 7 (2003): 33-45.

Trovato, Giuseppe. "La traducción español-italiano de tipologías textuales semi-especializadas: planteamiento contrastivo, discursivo y didáctico". Entreculturas 9, febrero 2017.

Ghignoli, Alessandro, y Montabes Ortiz, África. "La traducción y los géneros periodísticos". Mutatis Mutandis: Revista Latinoamericana de Traducción 7, Nº. 2 (2014): 386-400.

Venuti, Lawrence. Strategies of translation. In M. Baker (ed.), Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. London & New York: Routledge (2001): 240.

 

Note: Any additions and/or changes will be communicated in due time.

 

Language Learning course

Please, find the details on the dedicated page.

Teaching methods

Classes will be conducted using a communicative, dynamic, and interactive approach. Active participation of attending students will be encouraged, both in individual contributions and in group activities proposed throughout the course. The course will be taught entirely in Spanish and will combine lectures with practical activities aimed at fostering student engagement.

Sessions will make extensive use of audiovisual materials and selected texts, with the aim of strengthening language skills and linking theoretical reflection with practical application.

Assessment methods

The assessment for the lectures (Brandani) will be based on a written exam, consisting of two parts: a theoretical section with questions to verify the understanding of key concepts, and a practical translation task (from Spanish into Italian) involving one of the text types studied during the course.


Note: In order to be admitted to the lecture exam, students must first pass the exam for the practical language exercises, which accounts for one-third (1/3) of the final grade (see the dedicated page for more details on the language practice course).


There are no differences in the syllabus or exam format between attending and non-attending students.

Teaching tools

Throughout the course, PowerPoint presentations, audiovisual materials, online documents, and various supplementary resources will be employed and made accessible through the VIRTUALE platform.

Office hours

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