Irrespective of qualifications, any student wishing to take an Advanced Translation module which would involve working entirely outside his or her native language MUST take an aptitude test. The modules are taught over two semesters, in twenty weekly classes of 1 -2 hours each. Texts are chosen to reflect the general and theoretical issues raised in Core Module 1, which is taught at the same time. Precise domain coverage to be determined by reference to student wishes and departmental expertise. Non-assessed work is submitted, marked and returned electronically, by email attachment.
All assessment is performed under exam conditions, with a pool of dictionaries available.
All assessed translations are to be fully annotated for translation difficulties and issues. The Extended Translations module replaces the Dissertation normally prescribed by University of Wales regulations for taught MA programmes. The objective of the Extended Translations module is to give students experience in producing, substantially on their own though in consultation with a supervising tutor, longer translations of a type likely to be encountered in a professional environment. Students will be required to meet each translation supervisor to discuss their choice of texts in the first week after the Easter vacation, and to seek final written approval of their texts by the Friday of the first examinations week in Semester 2 at the latest. Students will be expected to report regularly on progress by email and to arrange a supervision session with their tutor before 15 June.