Research in Translation Studies (P00455)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00455

The course will provide students with research and bibliographical skills specific to the discipline of translation studies. The students will learn what counts as a research problem in the discipline, how to formulate a worthwhile topic, and what sort of methodologies are available for them. The course will be the students' crucial preparation for the dissertation stage.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Enabling the students to pursue knowledge and understanding in particular areas of their own interest.
By carrying out descriptive studies on existing translations, the students will have the opportunity to observe and learn from other people's work.
Students will be encouraged to use both the University Library and the databases, and become acquainted with the resources of the National Library of Scotland.
Please also see the Transferrable Skills in the Programme Specifications for the MSc in Translation Studies.