Foreign language and translation C4 (Italian)
Code: 101381 ECTS Credits: 9| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500249 Translation and Interpreting | OB | 3 | 2 |
Contact
- Name:
- Carles Biosca Trias
- Email:
- Carles.Biosca@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- catalan (cat)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- No
Other comments on languages
The course can be followed without previous knowledge of Catalan. Students may choose to translate into Catalan or Spanish. Both will alternate as a working language, so that a minimum (passive) competence in Catalan will be acquired.Teachers
- Miquel Edo Julią
Prerequisites
At the start of the course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate they are familiar with and understand the fundamental contrastive problems of the language combination and the principles of translation methodology.
- Apply this knowledge to solving different kinds of translation problems in non-specialised texts written in Standard Italian (narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative and instructive).
Objectives and Contextualisation
The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s ability to solve different kinds of translation problems typically found in the language combination working with different types of non-specialised texts which reflect linguistic variation (mode, tenor, and style) and cultural references, and also their ability to solve problems in simple specialised texts from various fields. All course credits are for translation exercises.
At the end the course the student should to be able to:
- Demonstrate that they are familiar with and understand contrastive aspects of the language combination and the principles of translation methodology.
- Apply this knowledge to solving different kinds of translation problems in non-specialised texts written in Italian which reflect linguistic variation and cultural references, and also in simple specialised texts from various fields.
- Incorporate this knowledge in order to make judgments on questions related to the translation of different kinds of non-specialised texts reflecting linguistic variation and cultural references, as well as simple specialised texts from various fields.
Competences
- Applying cultural knowledge in order to translate.
- Mastering the main methodological principles of translation.
- Producing written texts in a foreign language in order to translate.
- Producing written texts in language A in order to translate.
- Solving translation problems from different specialisation fields (legal, financial, scientific, technical, literary, audiovisual texts, localization).
- Solving translation problems of non-specialised texts.
- Understanding written texts in a foreign language in order to translate.
- Using documentation resources in order to translate.
- Using technological resources in order to translate.
Learning Outcomes
- Applying lexical, morphosyntactic, textual, rhetorical and linguistic variation related knowledge: Applying graphic, lexical, morphosyntactic, textual and linguistic variation-related basic knowledge.
- Applying lexical, morphosyntactic, textual, rhetorical and linguistic variation related knowledge: Applying graphical, lexical, morphosyntactic, textual, rhetorical and linguistic variation related knowledge.
- Applying technological resources in order to solve translation problems: Applying technical resources in order to solve translation problems of different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts from different fields.
- Applying the documentation resources in order to solve translation problems: Applying the documentation resources in order to translate different kinds of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and simple specialised texts from several fields.
- Appropriately following the different phases for the creation of a translation and carrying out the assigned tasks: Appropriately following the different phases for the translation of non-specialised written texts from different fields and from different functions, with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references.
- Assessing the obtained results in the information retrieval process in order to translate: Assessing the obtained results in the information retrieval process in order to translate different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts from different fields.
- Comprehending the communicative purpose and sense of written texts of several fields: Comprehending the communicative purpose and sense of non-specialised written texts from different fields and of different functions with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references.
- Finding the most appropriate translation solution in each case: Finding the most appropriate translation solution in each case.
- Formulating the proper information needs for the translation of different kinds of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts of several fields.
- Identifying the existing (digital and analogue) information sources in order to translate: Identifying the existing (digital and analogue) information sources in order to translate different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references and basic specialised texts from various fields.
- Identifying the need to mobilise cultural knowledge in order to translate: Identifying the need to mobilise cultural knowledge in order to translate non-specialised written texts from different fields and of different functions, with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references.
- Identifying the specific translation problems of each field: Identifying the specific translation problems of each field.
- Identifying the specific translation problems of non-specialised texts: Identifying the basic translation problems of different types of non-specialised written texts with linguistic variation and cultural references.
- Identifying the textual and dynamic nature of the translation equivalence: Identifying the textual and dynamic nature of the translation equivalence.
- Identifying the translation as an act of communication that is addressed to a recipient: Identifying the translation as an act of communication that is addressed to a recipient.
- Implementing strategies in order to produce written texts of different fields and with specific communicative purposes: Implementing strategies in order to produce different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts of different fields.
- Implementing strategies in order to understand written texts from different fields: Implementing strategies in order to comprehend different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts of different fields.
- Incorporating cultural knowledge in order to solve translation problems: Incorporating cultural knowledge in order to solve translation problems of different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and basic specialised texts from different fields.
- Producing written texts that are appropriate to their context and possess linguistic correctness: Producing different kinds of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references and basic specialised texts from several fields that are appropriate to their context and posses linguistic correctness.
- Solving interferences between the working languages: Solving interferences between the working languages.
- Students must demonstrate they know the technological resources needed to translate: Students must demonstrate they know the technological resources in order to edit different types of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and simple specialised texts from several fields.
- Successfully interrogating the documentation sources in order to translate: Successfully interrogating the information sources in order to translate different kinds of non-specialised written texts with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references, and simple specialised texts from several fields.
- Using the appropriate strategies and techniques in order to solve translation problems: Using the appropriate strategies and techniques to solve translation problems of simple specialised written texts.
- Using the appropriate strategies and techniques in order to solve translation problems: Using the fundamental strategies and techniques in order to solve basic translation problems of non-specialised written texts from different fields and of different functions, with problems of linguistic variation and cultural references.
Content
Solving translation problems derived from cultural references: in tourist guides, comics, fragments of novels, etc.
- solving translation problems arising from textual tone (vulgar, informal, formal, solemn, etc.): in informal and formal letters, comics, TV film scripts for teenagers, etc.
- solving translation problems arising from the textual mode (written to be read aloud, written to be said, etc.): in conferences, speeches (opening, closing, etc.), TV film scripts, etc.
- solving translation problems arising from the style of the text (light / dark, concise / pompous, rigid and archaic / natural, etc.): in press articles, excerpts from essays, novels, etc.
- solving translation problems of simple administrative genres: academic certificates, civil registration documents, etc.
- solving translation problems of simple legal genres: laws, judgments, contracts, notarial documents, etc.
- solving translation problems of simple economic genres: annual accounts report, financial report, etc.
- solving translation problems of simple technical genres: technical press article, technical journal article, didactic manual, technical encyclopaedia entry, technical descriptions for non-expert addressees, user manual, etc.
- solving translation problems of simple scientific genres: scientific press article, didactic manual, technical encyclopaedia entry, popular scientific journal article, etc.
- use of tools (technology and documentation) for the translation of non-specialised texts with problems of linguistic variation (mode, tone and style) and of cultural references, and of simple specialised texts.
Methodology
Consolidate exercise resolution techniques.
To deepen the techniques related to translation.
Consolidate problem-solving techniques.
To deepen collective learning techniques.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Consolidate exercise-solving techniques | 18 | 0.72 | 1, 2, 17, 20 |
| Consolidate problem-solving techniques | 18 | 0.72 | 16, 15, 23 |
| Deepen tasks related to translation | 22 | 0.88 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Preparation of translations and projects | 70 | 2.8 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Exercises review and other tasks related to translation | 23 | 0.92 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Documentation search | 15 | 0.6 | 3, 6, 21, 9, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22 |
| Preparation of exercises | 28 | 1.12 | 1, 2, 17, 7 |
| Preparation of translations and tasks | 25 | 1 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
Assessment
Several individual translation exercises will be done, the grade of which will never exceed 40% of the final grade.
Related matters
The above information on assessment, assessment activities and their weighting is merely a guide. The subject's lecturer will provide full information when teaching begins.
Review
When publishing final marks prior to recording them on students' transcripts, the lecturer will provide written notification of a date and time for reviewing assessment activities. Students must arrange reviews in agreement with the lecturer.
Missed/failed assessment activities
Students may retake assessment activities they have failed or compensate for any they have missed, provided that those they have actually performed account for a minimum of 66.6% (two thirds) of the subject's final mark and that they have a weighted average mark of at least 3.5. Under no circumstances may an assessment activity worth 100% of the final mark be retaken or compensated for.
The lecturer will inform students of the procedure involved, in writing, when publishing final marks prior to recording them on transcripts. The lecturer may set one assignment per failed or missed assessment activity or a single assignment to cover a number of such activities.
Classification as "not assessable"
In the event of the assessment activities a student has performed accounting for just 25% or less of the subject's final mark, their work will be classified as "not assessable" on their transcript.
Misconduct in assessment activities
Students who engage in misconduct (plagiarism, copying, personation, etc.) in an assessment activity will receive a mark of “0” for the activity in question. In the case of misconduct in more than one assessment activity, the students involved will be given a final mark of “0” for the subject.
Students may not retake assessment activities in which they are found to have engaged in misconduct. Plagiarism is considered to mean presenting all or part of an author's work, whether published in print or in digital format, as one's own, i.e. without citing it. Copying is considered to mean reproducing all or a substantial part of another student's work. In cases of copying in which it is impossible to determine which of two students has copied the work of the other, both will be penalised.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annotated translation | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Translation test 1 | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Translation test 2 | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
| Translation test 3 | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 17, 16, 6, 7, 21, 9, 14, 12, 13, 11, 15, 10, 18, 22, 19, 5, 20, 8, 23, 24 |
Bibliography
Monolingual italian dictionaries: Zingarelli, Devoto-Oli, Paravia.
Monolingual spanish dictionaries: DRAE, María Moliner, Clave, Salamanca.
Bilingual dictionaries:
Ambruzzi, Lucio: Nuovo dizionario italiano-spagnolo spagnolo-italiano. Turín: Paravia, 1973.
Arqués, Rossend (dir.): Diccionari Català-Itàlia, Diccionari Italià-Català, 2 vols.
Arqués, Rossend (dir.): Il grande dizionario di spagnolo: dizionario italiano-spagnolo, español-italiano. Milán: Zanichelli, 2012.
Carbonell, Sebastián: Dizionario fraseologico completo italiano-spagnolo e spagnolo-italiano. 2 vols. Milán: Hoepli, 1986 i 1989.
Tam, Laura: Grande dizionario Hoepli spagnolo-italiano italiano-spagnolo. Milán: Hoepli, 2010.
Synonym dictionaries
Coppo, Luigi: Dizionario dei sinonimi, delle analogie e dei contrari. Milán: Mondadori, 1990.
Corripio, Fernando: Diccionario de ideas afines. Barcelona: Herder, 1991.
Dizionario Garzanti dei Sinonimi e dei Contrari. Milán: Garzanti, 1991.
Pey, S.: Diccionari de sinònims, idees afins i antònims. Barcelona: Teide, 1997 [1970].
Pittàno, Giuseppe: Sinonimi e contrari (Dizionario fraseologico delle parole equivalenti, analoghe e contrarie). Bolonia: Zanichelli, 1988.
Websites
Accademia della Crusca www.accademiadellacrusca.it
De Mauro. Il dizionario della lengua italiana www.demauroparavia.it
Garzanti Linguistica www.garzantilinguistica.it [registro gratuito]
Il Traduttore Nuovo www.aiti.org/traduttoreNuovo.html
Il vocabolario.it www.ilvocabolario.it
Sapere.it www.sapere.it
Treccani.it www.treccani.it
Sabatini Coletti http://dizionari.corriere.it/cgi-bin/sabcol/trova
Centro Virtual Cervantes http://cvc.cervantes.es/
Diccionarios.com http://www.diccionarios.com/
Ediciona. Recursos editoriales http://www.ediciona.com/recursos_y_herramientas-rec.htm
Elcastellano.org. La página del idioma español http://www.elcastellano.org/
Fundación del Español Urgente http://www.fundeu.es/vademecum.html
Página de la Lengua Española http://www.dat.etsit.upm.es/~mmonjas/espannol.html
Real Academia Española http://www.rae.es/rae.html (conté DRAE)