Sumários
Introduction to Translation Studies I
1 Outubro 2024, 09:30 • Zsófia Gombár
1) BA courses in Translation Studies in Portugal by Ana Beatriz Sobreira and Pedro Maria Lopes
Quiz
2) BA courses in Translation Studies in other countries by João Pedro Lima and João Gastão
Defining 'Translation'
26 Setembro 2024, 09:30 • Zsófia Gombár
1) Sts were asked individually to give their own personal definition of “translation” via google form:
How would you define translation in one or two words?
https://translationhistory25.blogspot.com/2024/09/defining-translation.html
A selected number of definitions were read out and commented by Sts.
2) The different concepts and meanings of the word ‘translation’ were discussed in various languages:
https://translationhistory25.blogspot.com/2024/09/translation-in-different-languages.html
Seminar cancelled due to the overlap with the 2023/2024 FCT Assessment of the University of Lisbon Centre for English Studies (CEAUL/ULICES)
24 Setembro 2024, 09:30 • Zsófia Gombár
The seminar has been cancelled due to overlapping with the 2023/2024 FCT Assessment at the University of Lisbon Centre for English Studies today.
Please note that individual research tasks previously assigned to students will remain in effect.
Introduction II
19 Setembro 2024, 09:30 • Zsófia Gombár
During the session, students were inquired about their future plans, research interests, and their expectations concerning the course. They introduced themselves, sharing details about their majors/minors and post-graduation plans, along with their anticipations related to the course. Moreover, students were asked about their existing knowledge about translation history and concepts in translation theory. Lastly, the course was explained in terms of its goals, teaching methods, recommended readings, and bibliography.
To schedule presentations, the following Google Doc link will be active from September 26th, 8 pm, until October 17th, 8 pm.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVDvUrUynDEF12Xji9d67tPhGsJrVsHm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115509258584423424382&rtpof=true&sd=true
Introduction I
17 Setembro 2024, 09:30 • Zsófia Gombár
Compulsory reading and tasks along with other relevant documents are available via an educational blog and a Google Drive folder.
https://translationhistory25.blogspot.com/
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/4/folders/1r8m9HVXnsbq8JwMDgkUY96CYvouVY8dn
The Sts will be assessed on oral and written work. They will be asked to make oral and written presentations on the different items of the syllabus and on the selected bibliography.
Weighting will be as follows:
• oral presentations (20%)
• end-term test (50%)
• individual assignments (10%)
• participation in class, commitment, attendance, and punctuality (20%)
The oral presentation is an assignment for 1-2 students that will consist of a 15-minute talk, followed by a short quiz (Kahoot, Quizizz, Google Forms, Canva). Each student will choose the date of the oral presentation from a set of proposed dates.
The Google Doc link will be active from 26th September, 8 pm to 17th October, 8 pm.
If any of the Sts should fail to choose a time slot by 17th September, 8 pm; the lecturer will select a topic for the student.
End-term test: 12th December
A multiple-choice test and essay questions.