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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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MVKS60 Introduction to Literary Translation 5 ECTS
Organised by
Master's Programme in Multilingual Communication and Translation Studies
Preceding studies
Compulsory prerequisite: The Translation Theory subunit of TRMU1 Translation and Interpreting in Theory and Practice.
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be able to identify the different areas of literary translation and their specific features. The student will also be able to describe literary translation as a profession. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with the main research areas in literary translation and will be able to explain the connections between research and the actual translation process.

Contents

The course unit explores the various areas of literary translation, its practices, literary translation as a profession, and research in the field of literary translation.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Written exam 
In Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Communication Sciences
Literary and Audiovisual Translation
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Alternative Studies
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Alternative Studies
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Alternative Studies
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
MVKS60 Johdatus kaunokirjalliseen kääntämiseen
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Degree Programmes