B5686 - Special Languages and Translation Lab

Learning outcomes

The student knows the principles of language service provision in the field of translation of languages for special purposes in different language combinations and in different domains, including but not limited to the legal, financial and medical one; s/he is able to implement the main language service provision standards in professional settings.

Course contents

The seminar will focus on issues related to communication and translation in specialist fields.

The following topics will be addressed: terminology, text types and translation methodologies, accessible communication in the field of translation for special purposes in various professional sectors.

Readings/Bibliography

For individual work and consultation:

Massey, Gary, Ehrensberger-Dow, Maureen and Angelone, Erik. Handbook of the Language Industry: Contexts, Resources and Profiles, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Mouton, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110716047

 

Further earning materials will be made available online.

Teaching methods

Seminars and workshops

Assessment methods

Multiple choice test

It is strictly forbidden to use AI during the different parts of the exam. Any violation of this rule will be considered a serious breach of academic ethics.

In particular, the level of in-depth knowledge attained is assessed.

30-30L: Excellent level.

27-29: Good level. The candidate shows a solid command of the required skills and competences.

24–26: Generally sound level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings, indicating a reasonable command of the required skills and competences.

21-23: Adequate level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings and only an adequate command of the required skills and competences.

18–20: Minimum level. The candidate only meets the minimum level required and shows a minimal command of the required skills and competences.

< 18 Fail

Teaching tools

PC, Virtuale, internet.

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Doris Anita Hoehmann