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Academic Discourse and Research Design: An English–Ukrainian Comparative Perspective

ОК 07

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2024/2025

2 Semester

6

PLO 1. Evaluate one’s own learning and research-professional activity; develop and implement effective strategies for self-development and professional advancement. PLO 2. Demonstrate proficiency in the state language and in English, German / French / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese for written and oral communication, including in professional and academic contexts; present research findings in the state and foreign languages. PLO 12. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity. PLO 13. Explain specific philological issues clearly and convincingly, articulate and justify one’s own position for both specialists and the general public, including learners. PLO 17. Plan, organize, conduct, and present research and innovative developments in translation studies. PLO 18. Present research findings to the academic community through scholarly publications or presentations at conferences, round tables, seminars, etc.

Full-time form

Successful completion of the courses Research Methodology and Organization with Fundamentals of Intellectual Property and Translation Theory. Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of general translation studies, as well as research methodology and philosophy of science. Proficiency in the state language and English at a level not lower than C1; skills in using information technologies for conducting research.

The course aims to develop systematic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in academic speaking and writing in English and Ukrainian, as well as in the design of research projects at all stages of their implementation from a translation studies perspective. The course Academic Speaking and Research Design: An English–Ukrainian Comparative Perspective is a compulsory component of the educational programme Literary Translation from English, Literary Editing, and Translation Project Management. The course is designed to develop competencies in academic communication and research design within the field of translation studies, including skills in producing, editing, translating, and critically analyzing academic texts. Particular emphasis is placed on the planning, implementation, and presentation of research findings.

Required reading: 1 Thomas, C. G. (2021). Research methodology and scientific writing. Springer. 2 Конверський, А. Є. (Ред.). (2021). Основи методології та організації наукових досліджень: навчальний посібник. Київ: Центр учбової літератури. 3 Струк, І. В. (Уклад.). (2020). Методологія та організація перекладознавчих досліджень: практикум. Херсон: ОЛДИ-ПЛЮС. 4 D’Angelo, J. G. (2020). Scientific misconduct training workbook. Taylor & Francis Group. 5 Schuyt, K. (2019). Scientific integrity: The rules of academic research. Leiden University Press. Recommended reading: 6 Bell, J., & Waters, S. (2018). Doing your research project: A guide for first-time researchers (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. 7 Saldanha, G., & O’Brien, S. (2013). Research methodologies in translation studies. Routledge.

The educational process for the course Academic Speaking and Research Design: An English–Ukrainian Comparative Perspective is delivered through lectures, practical classes, and independent student work. Lectures aim to establish the theoretical foundations of academic communication in Ukrainian and English, familiarize students with genre and stylistic features of academic texts, and introduce the principles and methodology of research design, particularly from a translation studies perspective. Practical classes focus on applying theoretical knowledge in producing, analyzing, editing, and translating academic texts, as well as developing skills in modelling one’s own research project. Teaching methods include written and oral tasks, preparation of analytical reports and presentations, writing academic texts (articles, abstracts), modelling research in translation studies, and participation in academic discussions and conference presentations.

Throughout the semester, assessment is conducted in accordance with the types of tasks and forms of control specified in Section 7.1. Pass/Fail (Semester 2): Student performance is assessed based on learning activities carried out during the semester without additional forms of assessment. Students who obtain at least 60 points are awarded a “pass,” while those with fewer points receive a “fail.” If the minimum threshold is not achieved, the student must complete additional tasks to remedy academic underperformance. Examination (Semester 3): Assessment is based on the results of continuous assessment and the final examination. The final grade is calculated as the sum of points earned במהלך the semester (60 points) and the examination (40 points). The minimum required score for the examination is 24 points; if a lower score is obtained, it is not added to the semester grade. 90–100—excellent (5)/pass; 75–89—good (4)/pass; 60–74—satisfactory (3)/pass; 0–59—unsatisfactory (2)/fail.

English, Ukrainian