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LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH I
cod. 13575

Academic year 2007/08
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Lingua e traduzione - lingua inglese (L-LIN/12)
Field
Discipline attinenti alla linguistica, alla semiotica e alla didattica delle lingue
Type of training activity
Basic
80 hours
of face-to-face activities
10 credits
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Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide a more in-depth study of spoken and written English, at the same time encouraging students to reflect upon translation issues.

Prerequisites

With regards to linguistic skills, students are required to have a level of English corresponding to level B1 of the Common European Reference Framework

Course unit content

<p>The course aims to provide a general introduction to the analysis of discourse, offering an overview of the various theoretical approaches to the study of the English language. During the course, issues related to translation will also be dealt with, thus providing the basics of Translation Studies. </p>

Full programme

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Bibliography

Canepari, M. (2004): Introducing Translation Studies, Parma, Azzali Editore

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures on language and translation theory, accompanied by practical translation exercises in preparation for the written exam. <br />
Students will be required to take a written test, which will be followed by an oral exam. <br />

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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