Бакалавриат
2021/2022
Перевод как средство межкультурного сотрудничества
Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для Вашей будущей карьеры»
Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»
Лучший по критерию «Новизна полученных знаний»
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)
Направление:
45.03.02. Лингвистика
Кто читает:
Школа иностранных языков
Где читается:
Школа иностранных языков
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Преподаватели:
Зырянова Елена Сергеевна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
26
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. As Margaret Atwood famously noted: “War is what happens when language fails”. Interpreters and translators all over the world are aware of that and work diligently behind the scenes to make sure it never does.
So, at this optional/elective course we will work consequently first with written and then oral translation theory and practice.
I would be happy to share with you the following:
- basic translation studies theories;
- basic techniques and tips on translating;
- simultaneous interpretation secrets (how to listen, translate and speak at the same time);
- practices of international issues being solved by means of interpretation.
You will enjoy the course if you
- have B2-C1 level of English Language
- are fond of linguistics and want to learn and practise it more;
- want to apply your language knowledge in real life translation situations;
- love searching for perfect match of all the language peculiarities in one phrase;
- are ready to work in a team and share your ideas;
- are interested in examining and discussing language capacities every lesson;
- want to understand whether translation or interpretation are for you;
- challenge your mind.
Note: The course presupposes applying both Russian and English languages in order to perform the translation process (e.g. the source text and target text can be both English and Russian), while theory presenting and instructing are going to be performed in English.
Learning Objectives
- Basic knowledge of the types of interpretation.
- Examination and development of theoretical and practical skills of translation from English into Russian and vice versa.
- Acquisition of systematic knowledge about ways, means and approaches of language units transformation while interpreting.
- Basic activities for students preparation to written and oral translation.
- Awareness of simultaneous interpreter performance at International conferences.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to be able to compile a thematic vocabulary for simultaneous interpretation performance
- to be able to support the choice of this or that translation strategy or technique
- to be able to translate the simplest texts
- to be aware and capable of performing necessary practical tasks and exercises for training and practising this or that interpretation peculiarity
- to be aware of basic theoretical standards concerning this or that translation issue or case
- to be aware of strategies for different types of translation preparation
- to be aware of the language systems peculiarities to be able to choose the right translation strategy
- to be aware of thу techniques typical for simultaneous and consequtive translation types
- to have a skill of linguistic data processing and systematizing
- to know the recommended rules of translation transformations of the texts of different genres, oral as well as written
- to know the recommended rules of translation transformations of the texts of different genres, oral as well as written.
- to possess the critical thinking skills and autonomy of decision making
- уметь адаптироваться к речи говорящего to be able to adjust the presenter's speech peculiarities
Course Contents
- Introduction to the Interpretation theory.
- Strategies and units of translation.
- Simultaneous interpretation basics.
- Simultaneous interpretation practice.
- Techniques and strategies of written interpretation.
Assessment Elements
- Ongoing assessmentAll the assignments are announced and collected at Smart LMS Platform. Assignments are awarded a “0” in the following cases: violation of the deadline for more than 2 days; cheating and copying from another student/source/script; plagiarism (originality < 80%). The rounding starts with 0,6. So 9,6 is 10, 9,5 is 9. Performance at the lesson is assessed according to the following 3 grades scale which is transfered into a 10 grade scale after that: 1 – present (without being late), no participation or performance at the lesson. 2 – participation with 1-2 comments 3 – active participation during the lesson, the student is fully engaged and present. All the grades are added up and divided by its number, final grade is transfered into a 10 grade scale: 3-10; 2,7 - 9; 2,4 - 8; 2,1 - 7; 1,8 - 6; 1,5 - 5; 1,2 - 4; 0,9 - 3; 0,6 - 2; 0,3 - 1; 0 - 0.
- Final game-testThe rounding starts from 0,6. So 9,5 is 9, 9,6 is 10.
- Written translation projectThe rounding starts with 0,6. So 9,6 is 10, 9,5 is 9.
- Simultaneous translation project.The rounding starts with 0,6. So 9,6 is 10, 9,5 is 9.
Interim Assessment
- 2021/2022 2nd module0.25 * Written translation project + 0.25 * Ongoing assessment + 0.25 * Simultaneous translation project. + 0.25 * Final game-test
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Mona Baker, & Gabriela Saldanha. (2019). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. [N.p.]: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2258036
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Venuti, L. (2012). The Translation Studies Reader (Vol. 3rd ed). London: Taylor & Francis [CAM]. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=506545