German into English: Translation in Practice
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LG616
- Dates: 17/10/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 8 sessions (over 8 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Elizabeth Garner
Course Code: LG616
Duration: 8 sessions (over 8 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Enhance your understanding of German language and culture and develop your English writing style by doing and discussing translations.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
This is a practical translation course. You will translate a range of short passages and discuss your work in class. The class will discuss their areas of interest in the first session.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- recognise a range of different writing styles in German and set about recreating them in English.
- interpret German writing with greater subtlety, and with enhanced knowledge of German-speaking cultures.
There may be other outcomes, depending on the needs and interests of the group of students.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have at least a strong level B2 in German, be comfortable reading German news, fiction and non fiction texts and have a good knowledge of German language and culture. They must be able to write fluent, idiomatic English (native or near-native speaker, C1 English as an absolute minimum) and be willing to explore different registers and styles.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical, participative course in which students will be required to prepare translations for discussion in class. Homework will be set every week, which students should be willing and able to do in order to benefit fully from the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
To be discussed with your tutor. You could also do another course related to German, creative writing, journalism, etc.
