Advanced German Translation (GERM0062)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Not available to Affiliate Exchange students
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is an advanced final year / MA language module in translation from and into German. Working with a variety of text types 鈥� literary, historical and journalistic 鈥� it aims to enhance understanding of idiom, style and register, and develops advanced language mediation skills. Practical translation work is complemented by a reflective, critical engagement with the translation process, as students not only become more proficient translators but also produce brief commentaries on their work. The module is taught weekly in Terms I and II, in two separate one-hour sessions听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Professor Judith Beniston
Who to contact for more information: j.beniston@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 19
Module leader: Professor Judith Beniston
Who to contact for more information: j.beniston@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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