Open University: Societal Perspectives on Translation, independent study, academic year 2023-2024
Avoin yliopisto
- Laajuus:
- 5 opintopistettä
- Kampus tai kaupunki:
- Joensuu
- Kategoria:
- Kielet ja viestintä
- Toteutusmuoto:
- Itsenäinen opiskelu
- Hinta:
- 75 € (alv 0%)
The course can be completed until 31 July 2024, after which it will be suspended from the offer of the open university.
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.
Finnish name of the course: Kääntämisen yhteiskunnallisia näkökulmia.
Please note that there will be a short break in registration due to a system change. Registration closes on Friday, 17.11.2023 at 15:00 and opens again on Friday, 8.12.2023 at 9:00.
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:
2) Alternatively independent study: essay. Through academic year, between August 2023 and 31 st of July 2024. 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 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.
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.
Those interested in the societal role of multilingual communication, translation, interpreting and technology.
Learning outcomes
- 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.
Generic competences: ethics, leadership and development, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication
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 essay is valid between August 2023, and July 31st, 2024.
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.
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Timing:
- Independent study: Through academic year, between August 2023 and 31 st of July 2024. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESSAY OPTION IS OPEN UNTIL 30TH OF MAY 2024.
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