LA068-7-FY-CO:
Year Abroad Project
2021/22
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 07 October 2021
Friday 01 July 2022
30
30 April 2021
Requisites for this module
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This module is undertaken during your study abroad period in the third year of your course. It requires you to conduct a Capstone Project on a topic related to the study and practice of translation in your chosen language (level 6). The specific topic must be approved by your supervisor.
The project will take the form of a translation and commentary. The written element of the project is to be written in the foreign language.
The module aims to develop your ability to conduct high level independent research, to work with varied and complex sources of information in the foreign language, to employ a variety of different research methods, to provide you with an opportunity to develop analytical thinking and problem solving skills and to encourage you to expand your linguistic and translation skills and communication proficiency in the foreign language and English language. You will undertake modules in translation theory and practice during your period of Study Abroad in order to support and contribute to your understanding of the subject.
On completing this module you will have a greater understanding of how to employ translation theory and practice. You will conduct independent research and reading. You will have reached mastery level proficiency (C2) in your foreign language. You will have acquired the structures and self-discipline necessary to manage your research and the timely production of drafts before a final project is produced. You will be well prepared to undertake translation modules in your final year.
Summer term before YAB - 2 x 1 hour supervision sessions will take place in the Summer Term prior to you leaving Essex and you will submit your project proposal in week 42 before commencing your YAB You will then be in contact with the supervisor via email for the duration of the YAB. There will be one Zoom interview per term between you and your supervisor. You will also undertake independent study.
You will have received study skills/research methods/ academic writing preparation in modules in the first and second years respectively (through your completion of Language Expert 1 and 2). In addition your project will be supported by the translation modules that you take during your YAB.
Year Abroad
Term 1:
* Translating the source text that you chose at the proposal stage
* Identifying the main translation challenges that will be the focus of your commentary. You will identify sources of information and draw up a plan for further reading.
* You will plan and then conduct the necessary literature review and will submit a dissertation plan and bibliography.
* You will submit a translation draft (2000 words) for formative feedback.
Term 2:
* You will receive feedback from your module supervisor and will refine your translation accordingly.
* You will receive guidance from your supervisor on how to proceed with the literature review.
* You will go on to write up the literature review, taking on board comments from your supervisor.
* You will submit the Literature Review (2000 words) for summative feedback.
Term 3:
* You will receive further guidance on how to proceed with the commentary section.
* You will complete the project incorporating comments from your supervisor.
* A contents page, annotations/bibliography, appendices etc should all be added at this stage.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Additional coursework information
It involves the translation into English of a text of 2,000 words in the foreign language and a commentary of 4,000 words (also written in the foreign language).
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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No lecture recording information available for this module.
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