Portuguese MA
Translation Studies: An introduction to key topics in theory and practice MODLANG4012
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course will introduce students to different theoretical approaches to Translation Studies. There is a significant focus on the practice of translation and the course aims to encourage students to reflect upon their own practice as translators.
Timetable
20 x 1hr sessions across both semesters as scheduled on MyCampus.
Excluded Courses
Portuguese Translation Methodology - HISP4112
Spanish Translation Methodology - HISP4072
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Translation (250 words) - 20%
■ Annotated Translation (500 words translation + 500 words notes) - 30%
■ Translation, Commentary & Annotated list of sources (500-word translation (20%), 1000-word commentary & 500-word annotated list of sources (30%)) - 50%
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the Translation, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
■ There is no alternative to the Annotated Translation, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
■ There is no alternative to the Translation, Commentary & Annotated list of sources, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
This course aims to:
• introduce students to a range of types of practical translation in their chosen language pairing;
• introduce students to a range of theoretical concepts within the field of translation studies;
• encourage students to think about how to approach the practice of translation;
• equip students with the appropriate vocabulary to describe their own practice as translators.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• translate a range of texts of different genres from diverse areas of translation;
• describe their own translation strategy with appropriate references to theories from the field of Translation Studies;
•reflect critically on the sources used to assist in the preparation of a translation.