Corpus-based translation studies

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Contribution of teaching unit to learning outcomes assigned to programme

This unit contributes to the acquisition and development of the following learning outcomes, as assigned to the Master¿s degree in translation :

5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.10

AA-FA.Masterand activate the knowledge and skills required to effectively undertake doctoral research in translation studies, or with a view to pursuing a professional career that calls for specific expertise in the field. 

AA-FA.1. Master and activate, with the application of critical acumen,  knowledge and skills specific to the field of translation studies. 

AA-FA.2. Develop expertise in interactive academic communication, in one of the languages studied.  

AA-FA.3. Analyse with the application critical reflexion different elements of the research project being undertaken around case studies in different domains of specialisation.

Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit

On completing this unit the student is able to:

·         Master the terminology and concepts required in studying translation utilizing corpus data;

·         Defend a critical perspective on corpus-based translation studies, particularly regarding its position within the wider translation studies field, and on the advantages and limitations of corpus data research in this area;

·         Produce written and oral summaries (demonstrating critical acumen) based on a series of publications from the field of corpus-based translation studies focussing on a specific problematique;

·         Analyse e-corpus data with objectivity and rigour;

Using corpus data, identify the linguistic traits that characterize the source language;