Course: Translation Exercises 1

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Course title Translation Exercises 1
Course code KRS/PS1V
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, Spanish
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Gutiérrez Rubio Enrique, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course focuses on the translation of texts intended for marketing purposes (tourist destination catalogs, product catalogs, product descriptions on e-shop websites, etc.) The text will be translated from the fields of tourism, cosmetics, construction, food supplements. Great emphasis is placed on understanding and analyzing the stylistic and persuasive aspects of these texts and their proper translation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 9 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 42 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Practical application of the knowledge obtained in the course of Theory of translation, focused on texts of different stylistic levels.
Mastery of the subject matter within the scope defined in the Course Objectives.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam

1. Regular attendance and active participation in lectures and seminars. 2. Preparation for each class (text translation, ca. 30 standard pages)
Recommended literature
  • Dávila-Montes, José. (2009). La traducción de la persuasión publicitaria. Lewinston.
  • Delisle, J. ? Bastin, G.:. (2006). Iniciación a la traducción. Caracas.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Spanish philology with specialization in translation and interpreting (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter