| CODE | TTI3000 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Translation and Interpreting | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is designed for students who are interested in an introduction to translation and interpreting through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on practical exercises. The students will be taught the basics of audio-visual, literary and technical translation, as well as consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. The study-unit includes an introduction to the principles of both disciplines, supplemented with hands-on exercises such as translating short excerpts from texts of both a general and literary nature, basic subtitling and/or voice-over tasks, consecutive note-taking and memory exercises, sight translation (interpreting a written text from the page), and practice in interpreting booths. The study-unit is open to students who are proficient in any two (or more) of the following languages: English, Maltese, Italian, French, Spanish, German and Dutch. There is no need for a degree in languages but a sound knowledge of at least two of the languages listed above is a must. The main focus of the unit is not on language but rather on technique. Preference shall be given to students with Maltese as a first language. The study-unit is open to a maximum of 12 students. Study-Unit Aims: - Make the students aware of the different translation and interpretation modes and techniques - Introduce the students to translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation through basic exercises - Illustrate the skills required to study translation and interpretation at a more advanced level Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Translate short texts in different genres and registers; - Identify the primary audiovisual translation modalities; - Define key terms in translation and interpreting; - Describe basic strategies used in the translation of different text types; - Apply basic language technologies used in translation; - Interpret short written speeches from the page; - Apply basic consecutive note-taking techniques to short speeches; - Interpret short speeches consecutively (i.e. by relying on notes and memory) and simultaneously (i.e. in the booth); - Define the basic skills required to study translation and interpreting at a more advanced level. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Refine their pubic speaking and writing skills so as to convey messages in clear and precise manner; - Hone their analytical and problem-solving skills; - Enhance their confidence in both speaking and in writing; - Increase their awareness of cultural contexts and sensitivities, as well as ethical issues in spoken and written communication; - Apply basic translation, subtitling, voice-over and interpretation principles. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main texts - Gillies, A. (2024). Conference Interpreting: a student’s practice book. Second edition. Routledge. - Lefevere, A. (1992) Translating Literature: Practice and Theory in a Comparative Literature Context. The Modern Language Association of America. - Munday, J., Ramos Pinto, S., & Blakesley, J. (2022). Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications. Routledge. - Szarkowska, A., & Jankowska, A. (2024). Introducing Audiovisual Translation. Routledge. - Tiselius, E. (2025). Conference Interpreting Explained. Taylor & Francis. Supplementary texts from different journals will be provided by the lecturers. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Open to second and third year undergraduate students only | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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