TRANSLATION ENGLISH-ITALIAN

Translation English-Italian

Dott.sa Richardson

Office hours Tuesday 11.30-1.30 During the Distance Learning period, book an appointment for office hours (usual time) via email and I'll send you the access code link.

Thursday 11-13  

(C) Aula 209, VL

(D) Aula 13, VC

This module is offered only in the second Semester.

The module covers the problems of translation between English and Italian from both a linguistic and a cultural point of view. Particular emphasis is placed on the possible manipulations and strategies required with respect to maintaining or modifying the relationship between text and reader according to the constraints of both the target culture and the intended function of the translated text. A series of texts will be analysed, translated and revised during the course, and readings will be given with respect to topics and theories of translation.

The nature of the module will be learning by doing and group discussion of variants. Initial individual texts will be edited following collective discussion, enabling students to consider how their own work relates to alternative solutions. The nature of the course, learning by translating and group discussion of variants, means that participants must be prepared to do the homework and hand it in on time in order for the course to function effectively.

Final assessment will be made up from the texts translated during the module along with a written translation under exam. conditions at the end of the module.

Material in the form of “dispense” now available from Copisteria X, Via San Gallo 72r (tel.055 215367) and supplemented during lessons.

IMPORTANT - Please note that in accordance with the Decreto all lessons and office hours "in aula" are suspended and are being replaced by Distance learning facilities with immediate effect. Please consult your teacher's Moodle page and the Unifi website for updated information.