Research Methods (Translation Studies) II

ELAN60212 Research Methods (Translation Studies) II 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Anna Strowe Unit coordinator Translation and Intercultural Studies (ELAN) 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This course unit focuses on a range of skills and methods which are of relevance for translation and interpreting studies research and translation/interpreting analysis. The unit is designed to prepare students explicitly for their dissertation work. It also provides training in specific research methods, giving students the tools to evaluate existing research and to apply research findings appropriately in their own academic work.Topics covered include:¿ research trends and the research process¿ models and methods for translation and interpreting research¿ application of knowledge and skills acquired on the MA programme when planning and executing MA dissertations¿ preparation of an MA dissertation proposal.A full course unit outline will be provided in class at the beginning of the semester. N.B. Please note that Research Methods II cannot be compensated. This course unit focuses on a range of skills and methods which are of relevance for translation and interpreting studies research and translation/interpreting analysis. The unit is designed to prepare students explicitly for their dissertation work. It also provides training in specific research methods, giving students the tools to evaluate existing research and to apply research findings appropriately in their own academic work. Topics covered include: ¿ research trends and the research process ¿ models and methods for translation and interpreting research ¿ application of knowledge and skills acquired on the MA programme when planning and executing MA dissertations ¿ preparation of an MA dissertation proposal. A full course unit outline will be provided in class at the beginning of the semester. N.B. Please note that Research Methods II cannot be compensated. This unit will be taught through 11 x 80-minute weekly seminars in Semester 2. Seminars will be interactive, with students expected to come to class prepared to discuss questions on the curriculum contents listed above based on readings assigned by the tutor. 0 Other 100% <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:274px;"> Assessment task</td> <td style="width:115px;"> Formative or Summative</td> <td style="width:124px;"> Length</td> <td style="width:143px;"> Weighting within unit (if summative)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:274px;"> Assignment 1: Outline MA dissertation proposal</td> <td style="width:115px;"> Formative and summative</td> <td style="width:124px;"> 1000 words</td> <td style="width:143px;"> 30%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:274px;"> Assignment 2: Research Proposal</td> <td style="width:115px;"> Formative and summative</td> <td style="width:124px;"> 2000 words</td> <td style="width:143px;"> 70%</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  Y Lectures 16.5 Seminars 16.5 0 117 Information This course unit focuses on a range of skills and methods which are of relevance for translation and interpreting studies research and translation/interpreting analysis. The unit is designed to prepare students explicitly for their dissertation work. It also provides training in specific research methods, giving students the tools to evaluate existing research and to apply research findings appropriately in their own academic work. Topics covered include: - research trends and the research process - models and methods for translation and interpreting research - application of knowledge and skills acquired on the MA programme when planning and executing MA dissertations - preparation of an MA dissertation proposal. A full course unit outline will be provided in class at the beginning of the semester.