Module Title

Translation Studies Methodologies

Module Description

• the aim of the module
• the structure of the module
• the style of delivery
• the assessment

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This module aims to build the technical skills required to produce original and high-quality research in translation studies. It combines practical exercises with analysis of existing research in order to encourage students to develop their own innovative research questions. Each week focuses on a distinct aspect of translation studies research, and explores the various methodological and technical aspects of this aspect through discussion and direct analysis. The module is assessed by a practical project, in which students analyse a monograph in technical terms, and then produce a book review of the same monograph.

Indicative Module Structure:
titles only

Week 1

What is a Methodology Anyway?

Week 2

The Range of Translation Research Formats

Week 3

Balance

Week 4

Structure

Week 5

Evidence

Week 6

Research Questions

Week 7

STUDY WEEK

Week 8

Book Reviews

Week 9

Research Resources

Week 10

Theoretical Essays

Week 11

Translations & Commentaries

Week 12

Rigour

Set text(s)
If you set a textbook, please name it. If you use journal articles or your own materials, please describe them very briefly (e.g. journal articles supplied / module handbook)

Each week, journal articles are supplied to you.