This module will introduce students to core theoretical approaches, trends, and methods in the fields of translation studies. These key areas will be introduced through lectures, and students will then further develop their theoretical and methodological insights into translation in discussion-based seminars. Students will present analysis of one chosen area of translation or interpreting studies in a conference-style presentation, and complete a critical essay as coursework.
MODL511 represents the theoretical backbone of the MA in Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting and the MA in Translation. Students will thus apply the understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches gained through this module to their own translation practice throughout their course of study on the two programmes .