69573 - Translation from Italian into German II (Second Language)

Learning outcomes

Students learn to use essential translation tools (grammars, dictionaries, corpora, and parallel texts) and methods (reconstructing micro and macro structures of a text, drafting and revising the target text). They learn to apply these tools and methods in the translation of a variety of text types, from Italian into German (second language). Students also become able to identify and apply the most suitable translation strategies for the translation task assigned.

Course contents

Students learn to approach a variety of text types and select the most appropriate translation strategy. The aim is to improve their ability in source text analysis and target text rendering, as well as to enable their competence in using parallel texts and online resources to solve terminological issues. In addition, the discussion in class also focuses on a contrastive analysis of differing linguistic conventions between German and Italian.

Readings/Bibliography

Radegundis Stolze (2018). Übersetzungstheorien. Eine Einführung. 7. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Tübingen: Narr.

Schreiber, Michael (2017): Grundlagen der Übersetzungswissenschaft: Französisch, Italienisch, Spanisch. Berlin: De Gruyter.

Kadric, Mira & Kaindl, Klaus (2016). Berufsziel Übersetzen und Dolmetschen. Tübingen: Narr.

Nord, Christiane (2013). Towards a General Theory of Translational Action: SkoposTheory Explained. Manchester: St Jerome.

Claudio Fantinuoli (2013). "Einbindung von Korpora im Übersetzungsunterricht als Schlüssel zur Professionalisierung" in Hansen-Schirra, Silvia & Kiraly, Don (eds.) Projekte und Projektionen in der translatorischen Kompetenzentwicklung. Frankfurt: Peter Lang, pp.173-188.

Höhmann, Doris (2013). Tourismuskommunikation. Frankfurt: Peter Lang.

Louise J. Ravelli (2006). Museum texts: communication frameworks. London: Routledge.

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons will give room for discussion on the translations produced individually or in groups. In addition, students will present translation projects, by focusing on the various steps of the translation process and on the applied strategies. Active participation required.

In view of the teaching methods used in this course, all students must attend the online Modules 1 and 2 on Health and Safety: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas.

Assessment methods

The final exam (2-hour duration) consists of the translation of a short authentic text (about 250 words) in line with the texts discussed in the course. The purpose of the exam is to verify that the student is able to adopt an appropriate translation strategy. Students will be allowed to use online resources.

A mock exam will be held at mid-course to verify the learning progress.

The final mark will be combined with the mark for the passive translation module.

Assessment of the exam

30 – 30L the student has an excellent command of the necessary translation and language competencies and makes virtually no mistakes.

27 – 29 the student has an very good command of the necessary translation and language competencies and makes only minor mistakes.

24 – 26 the student has a decent command of the necessary translation and language competencies and makes some significant mistakes.

21 – 23 the student has only an adequate command of the necessary translation and language competencies and makes significant mistakes.

18 – 20 the student has barely sufficient command of the necessary translation and language competencies and makes a significant number of serious mistakes.

< 18 the student does not possess the necessary translation and language competencies and should repeat the exam.

Teaching tools

MS Teams, beamer, online resources, Virtuale online learning environment.

Office hours

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