Avoin yliopisto: Societal Perspectives on Translation, seminar of reading circle, Joensuu, 2023-2024
- Laajuus:
- 5 opintopistettä
- Kampus tai kaupunki:
- Joensuu
- Kategoria:
- Kielet ja viestintä
- Toteutusmuoto:
- Lähiopetus, Itsenäinen opiskelu
- Hinta:
- 75 € (alv 0%)

Sociology of translation; translation ethics; the role of translation and interpreting in multilingual societies; accessibility of multilingual information and linguistic rights; impact and ethical aspects of translation technology.
Study methods:
1) Seminar or reading circle and essays
3 ECTS: Seminar meetings (16 h), reading research literature (approx. 250 pages) and a learning journal, which the student submits as a reflective essay (approx. 1500 words) at the end of the course. The course requires active attendance in seminar meetings (80%).
5 ECTS: Additionally, the student independently studies research literature (approx. 200 pages) on a specific topic or phenomenon addressed in the seminars and submits a written report (approx. 1000 words).
2) Alternatively independent study: essay. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESSAY OPTION IS OPEN UNTIL 30TH OF MAY 2024.
The student studies research literature and writes essays according to the 3 or 5 ECTS requirements. The reading material and essay topics are agreed upon with the teacher.
Sign up for the implementation of 5 credits of the course here in the Study path (option 1 or 2). If you wish to complete 3 credits, please contact our training secretary Satu Maarit (satu.maarit.huuskonen@uef.fi) in order to have detailed registration and payment instructions.
Get to know the course and its schedules in the Peppi guide (NOTE. opens in a new tab).
Further information:
Language of tuition in the lecture course is English and reading materials are provided in English. Written assignments can be submitted in English or Finnish.
Sociology of translation; translation ethics; the role of translation and interpreting in multilingual societies; accessibility of multilingual information and linguistic rights; impact and ethical aspects of translation technology.
Study methods:
1) Seminar or reading circle and essays
3 ECTS: Seminar meetings (16 h), reading research literature (approx. 250 pages) and a learning journal, which the student submits as a reflective essay (approx. 1500 words) at the end of the course. The course requires active attendance in seminar meetings (80%).
5 ECTS: Additionally, the student independently studies research literature (approx. 200 pages) on a specific topic or phenomenon addressed in the seminars and submits a written report (approx. 1000 words).
Sign up for the implementation of 5 credits of the course here in the Study path (option 1). If you wish to complete 3 credits, please contact our training secretary Satu Maarit (satu.maarit.huuskonen@uef.fi) in order to have detailed registration and payment instructions.
Get to know the course and its schedules in the Peppi guide (NOTE. opens in a new tab).
Further information:
Language of tuition in the lecture course is English and reading materials are provided in English. Written assignments can be submitted in English or Finnish.
The students will
- be familiar with the basics of the sociological aspects of translation
- understand the nature of translation as a social activity
- understand the roles and impacts of translation, interpreting and related technology in a multilingual society.
Those interested in the societal role of multilingual communication, translation, interpreting and technology.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). Study right for the seminar/ reading group is between Oct 24th and Dec 12th 2023.
Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not covered by the University.
If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary; their contact information is below.
Kellonajasta riippumaton
Päiväopetus
Timing:
Seminar/ reading circle Autumn semester, 2nd period (24.10.-12.12.2023).
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