Contemporary translation theories and methodologies

1. Name of the course: Contemporary translation theories and methodologies

2. Purpose of the course:

a. to teach about a variety of translation theories and methodologies

b. to allow the students to critically assess theoretical proposals in translation-related research and problem solving

c. to allow the students to carry out research on translation in line with a selected methodology

d. to study the metalanguage of Translation Studies

3. Main areas covered during the course:

a. selected translation theories

b. selected methodologies applicable in translation-focused research

4. Didactic methods used:

a. presentation of key problems

b. text analysis and discussion

c. case studies

d. practical tasks

e. quizzes

5. Graduate’s profile:

a. A person who knows the theories and methodologies of Translation Studies and is able to refer to selected theories and apply methods of choice in their own research.