Теория и практика перевода

Бакалавриат 2026/2027

ID 1160895

Статус: Курс по выбору (Филология)

Кто читает: Департамент филологии

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств

Когда читается: 4-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Якименко Оксана Аркадьевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 6

Контактные часы: 48

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Abstract

Within the framework of the course students get acquainted with the basic concepts of translation theory and general conceptual framework for the analysis and understanding of translation as a process and a product, as well as acquire basic skills translating various texts from one language to another and choosing the most appropriate translation tools.

Learning Objectives

To form students' understanding of translation as a process and result in a linguistic, cultural, social and historical context, to give an idea of the technological component of modern translation, and the prospects for the development of this branch of human activity.

Expected Learning Outcomes

The student is able to adequately translate various texts from a foreign language (SL English) into their native language (TL Russian)
The student is able to adequately convey the meaning of SL texts in the TL, in accordance with the style and specifics of the original text, and in accordance with the style and specifics of the TL
The student is able to identify mistakes and other flaws in the already existing translations and proofread those
The student is able to master a new program, new data processing method, or a new corpus; apply the data available in the instructions and descriptions to the solution of the task presented
The student is able to apply the acquired knowledge in the context of the modern inter- disciplinary scientific paradigm.

Course Contents

The History of Translation
A Linguistic Theory of Translation
Models of Translation
Text-based Approach to Translation (Genre and Style)
Translation Technique
Interpreting, Types and Specifics
Psychology and physiology of translation, socio- cultural foundations of translation, translation as a professional activity, professional ethics
Analysis in Translation, Translation Critique

Assessment Elements

In-class participation
In-class participation
Completed translation
Final Course Assignment: annotated translation of a special purpose text, related to the student’s graduated assignment (at least 2000 words).
Homework
Homework assignments in the 1st module include: analysis of various translations of the same texts (figuring out translator’s strategy, technique etc.); short presentations on the topics related to the history of translation. Final midterm assignment: select a published translation and analyze the techniques and strategies applied comparing it to the original SL text. Homework assignments in the 2nd module include translation of short (up to 200 words) texts of various types.

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 2nd module
0.24 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Completed translation + 0.28 * Homework

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Введение в технику перевода - Нелюбин Л. Л. - Издательство "ФЛИНТА" - 978-5-9765-0788-3 - 2018 - русский - https://e.lanbook.com/book/166568 - ЛАНЬ - 166568

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Подготовка переводчика : коммуникативные и дидактические аспекты - - - Издательство "ФЛИНТА" - 978-5-9765-1441-6 - 2022 - русский - https://e.lanbook.com/book/277106 - ЛАНЬ - 277106

Authors

ZHILYAEVA VIKTORIYA ARTUROVNA
Iakimenko Oksana Arkadevna

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