Module Content and Indicative Topics

This course will focus on the representation of children in film, with special attention to the kind of function the...

Childhood in Latin American Cinema (SPAN0051)

Module description

The areas covered in term 1 will not overlap with those of term 2.

This is a practical, advanced-level language module designed for native...

Spanish: Translation into English 1 (SPAN0035)

Module description

The areas covered in term 1 will not overlap with those of term 2.

This is a practical, advanced-level language module designed for native Spanish-speaking affiliate students. It

consists of translation from Spanish into English as well as comprehension and discussion of English texts.

The course is based on a weekly, 2-hour class which is split between guided translation, student presentations,

and group discussions. Beyond the class, you will be expected to spend a further 4-6 hours per week working

on coursework set by the tutor.

 

The objectives of this course are:

To receive intensive exposure to and practice of high-level English through the medium of translation.
 To develop relevant research skills.
 To develop the ability to present your findings to your peers (in English) in a clear and engaging way.
 

Please note: This module description is accurate at the time of publication. Minor amendments may be made prior to the start of the academic year.

This module is for students who have successfully completed Level 2 of the target language. The modules Comprehension and Production are taught in conjunction....

Czech Language Level 3b - Production (SEEC0012)

This module is for students who have successfully completed Level 2 of the target language. The modules Comprehension and Production are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete these modules should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues. Students will gain a more advanced understanding of the target language in its authentic spoken and written forms using materials from a wide variety of topic areas. They will learn to extract the required information and record it accurately and coherently in English. They will learn to manipulate the spoken and written language in any situation with appropriate, accurate and elaborate use of lexis and grammatical structures in a wide variety of contexts and registers. They will become confident in to seeking, providing and refining opinions and information in sustained spoken and written interchanges. They will learn to speak and write with increasing confidence and accuracy about key issues relating to life and culture in the region(s) where the target language is spoken.