The essential module for ALL translators. 4 key areas - Methodology, theory of translation, Linguistics and grammar. All four are vital no matter what specialist subject you work with. All four areas in the base module work together to significantly improve translation speed and quality.

Translation of art is a very treacherous ground for the unaware translator. This module addresses everything you should know to do justice to art text translation.

In media translation you will be able to find everything that has to do with TV, cinema,  magazines, newspapers, radio and internet.

Media transaltion is used to reach vast audiences and presents its own challenges and rewards.

The religious book that has been translated more than any other. Still however it remains the subject of much discussion and debate. The main difficulty is that the original languages have either died or changed. Therefore this module looks into the linguistic challenges as well as text structure and grammar differences that can still challenge the translator. Bible translation is an excellent scholarly exercise that helps perfect one's skills.

EU texts are in a league of their own. The legislation and frameworks for cooperation and the established monetary union have created their own workload and problems for translators. These problems are rather different to ‘legal only’ texts as they address a multinational community and are bound to define what is the norm. Help and explanations as to how things should be done and assistance to achieve the best possible quality is now at hand with the EU module.

 Included in Base module

A very demanding and unforgiving field. Health and Safety is a combination of medical, chemical and scientific text that is actually a legal document. There is a zero tolerance for mistakes as they could cost lives. We have taken a very close look at the demands and problems that arise mainly from current practice and give you the tools to resolve them.

A unique field of translation with various factors highlighted that contribute to difficulties for the translator. These difficulties are identified, examined and strategies revealed. Also draws on the key legal traditions that have shaped today’s laws and ethics. Different areas of law are explained. Legal concepts as well as lexical items and how they are used by legal professionals are demonstrated. Genres of legal translation are explained along with real life examples of translation problems.
 

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The vast majority of translators came into the profession to translate literature. This type of translation is not only beautiful, but also very demanding. It does provide the most fertile ground for errors as well as grandeur. This module will refresh your skills as it addresses some fine points on literary translation. Whether you work as a literary translator or not, this module is a great tool to help sharpen your skills and certainly one that is enjoyable. So go on and feed your translation soul.

An analysis of medical text with related translation needs and challenges. Stylistic differences among languages are also demonstrated. The problems of medical translation categorized and ways to approach them are addressed. The various degrees of specialized discourse and text levels in medical discourse included.

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In your student years and even more in your professional years you will need at some point or as a matter of everyday work to speak in front of an audience. Whether you rejoice in this prospect or not, there are a number of things you must do and a number of things you must not do.

This category includes all the points and provides guidance and exercises for you to practice. You can follow the points in the order given or as you need them. However i do advice that you at least once go through them in the order as they will provide you with invaluable help in preparing the presenations or papers and in delivering them in the best possible way. I have (more often that i would like) been the witness of horrible presentations and paper deliveries. The worst of these came from well read and respected academics. This goes along way to demonstrate that status, knowledge and all these wonderful qualities have nothing to do with good public speaking skills and qualities.

You worked so hard to get here. A little more effort and attention will do your work a great favour and you will actually ENJOY presenations and public speaking

Everything students need from writing and editing advice, to dissertation and thesis guidance and procedures.

Dedicated to the translation tutor/lecturer, this module is full of ideas and original texts as well as lesson plans and advice on student supervision and guidance, delivering quality re-assurance.

 Included in Base module

Changes in the political and financial scene and the increased movement of polpulation(s) across countries have led to an even greater need for communication - especially within the framework of welfare policy. This module sheds light on the complex matter of welfare policy and how the translator can overcome the problems imposed on work caused by closed "gates".