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TRANSLATION GERMAN TO ENGLISH (SOCRATES)

	Overview
	Active practical translation of literarry texts from German into English and discussion of theoretical implications.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Recognise and employ basic theories of translation. Identify the linguistic and stylistic differences between literary and journalistic texts written in German. Interpret a German text and reproduce its content in English. Employ appropriate vocabulary and stylistic devices to ensure that the English translation reads coherently and reflects appropriately the style of the original German text. Compare and critique various English translations of German-language texts.

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous Assessment only: 50% homework, 50% class test.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the German Department.