ENG4114 - Text and translation
Course content
The course introduces and focuses on one or more problem areas in the field of Norwegian/English translation. Different theoretical approaches (based on contrastive linguistics, text linguistics and translatology) are used in the analysis of concrete problems and texts. The course has an important practical component consisting of the translation of a given number of pages.
Learning outcome
The aim is to give students insight into theoretical problems in connection with translation, and to improve their practical competence in translating texts between Norwegian and English.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Id does not exist in shared textAdmission to the master programs in language or LAP.ENG2158 - Translation into English.
Recommended previous knowledge
A good proficiency in written and oral English and a very good proficiency in Norwegian. The teaching is developed primarily for students with (near) native competence in Norwegian, but the course can also be taken by students with other mother tongues.
Teaching
The course is taught throughout the semester with 2 hours per week, 28 hours in all. There is a mid-term break (one week in autumn term, two weeks in spring term) during which the students are expected to prepare obligatory assignments and otherwise study on their own. 80% attendance is required.
Access to teaching
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Three written assignments are to be handed in within specified deadlines during the course. Once the course requirements have been fulfilled, they remain valid for the current and the two consecutive semesters when the course is given. The assessment will be based on a three-day take-home exam.
Examination support material
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Id does not exist in shared textGrading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
The results will be found at the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
Explanations and appeals
You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.
Resit an examination
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam.
Withdrawal from an examination
A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.
Special examination arrangements
If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.