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Translation of Specialized Texts from English

ВБ 1.07

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2023/2024

3 Semester

5

PLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16. PLO 2. To demonstrate an adequate level of mastery of national and foreign languages to perform written and spoken communication, namely in the situations of professional and academic communication; to present the results of their studies in these national and foreign languages. PLO 10. To collect and systematize facts of language and literature, to interpret and translate texts of various styles and genres (depending on the chosen specialization). PLO 12. To observe the rules of academic integrity. PLO 14. To create, analyze, and edit texts of various genres and styles. The full list of Programme learning outcomes is given in the section "Programme Profile".

Full-time form

1. Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of modern translation studies, including types of translation transformations, genre-stylistic aspects of translation, peculiarities of the terminology systems in English and Ukrainian, as well as lexical proficiency in accordance with the thematic plan of the lessons. 2. Proficiency in practical skills of translation analysis, as well as written and oral (including summarizing) translation of texts of general nature.

The discipline is an integral part of the educational, scientific and professional training of highly skilled translators. It encompasses the comprehensive realization of educational, practical, developmental and professional goals as it aims to consolidate students' knowledge while also enabling practical mastery and advanced development of translation skills. The curriculum of the discipline primarily focuses on improving written English-Ukrainian translation skills for specialized texts of various genres and developing practical techniques based on a cross-cultural approach to material mastery. Teaching and assessment are conducted in English and Ukrainian languages.

Карабан В. І. Переклад англійської наукової та технічної літератури. Вінниця: Нова книга, 2001. Ребрій О. В. Переклад англомовної громадсько-політичної літератури. Європейський Союз та інші міжнародні політичні, економічні, фінансові та військові організації. Навч. посіб. ; за ред. Л. М.Черноватого та В. І. Карабана. Вінниця: Нова книга, 2009. 240с. Скороходько Е. Ф. Сучасна англійська термінологія. Київ: Вид-во УІЛМ, 2002. Черноватий Л. М., Карабан В. І., Пенькова І. О., Ярощук І. П. Переклад англомовної юридичної літератури. Навч. посіб. Вінниця: Нова книга, 2006. 656с. Gouadec D. Translation as a Profession. Amsterdam and Philadelphia: John Benjamins, 2007. Katan D. Translating Cultures: An Introduction for Translators, Interpreters and Mediators. Manchester: St. Jerome, 2004.

Practical classes, independent work.

Detailed information about assessment methods, forms, and criteria can be found in the course syllabus. The final semester grade is determined by the points earned by the student throughout the specified types and forms of learning activities and the points earned in the exam. The maximum distribution follows the algorithm: 60 points (60%) for the semester assessment and 40 points (40%) for the exam. The exam is conducted in the form of a written assignment with open-ended answers, consisting of two tasks: 1. Translation of a provided English text fragment into Ukrainian (maximum score – 25 points). 2. Translation commentary on the completed translation (maximum score – 15 points). The grading scale is as follows: 90 – 100: Excellent 85 – 89: Good 75 – 84: Satisfactory 65 – 74: Pass 60 – 64: Conditional pass 35 – 59: Fail

English, Ukrainian