Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will understand and be able to interpret and analyse a specific topic related to the English language or English-speaking society or culture. The student will be able to describe this topic and its significance for a professional translator or interpreter. The student will also be able to apply the acquired knowledge in translating and interpreting.
Contents
The course unit offers the student an in-depth overview of a specific topic related to the English language or English-speaking society or culture. The student can complete the course unit either by participating in a course offered by the degree programme or by reading literature related to the topic and writing an essay on it. The essay should be 15–20 pages long, and its topic should focus on the English language or English-speaking society or culture. If the student chooses to complete the course unit with an essay, they should negotiate its terms on a case-by-case basis with the professor of the student's study track.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Essay
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Belongs to following study modules
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies