English Studies

G R A D U A T E D E G R E E P R O G R A M M E : E N G L I S H S T U D I E S
Teaching
methods
Assessment
methods
Language of
instruction
Quality
assurance
methods
1. Short introductory lectures (traditional) on the history and theory of
literary translation with active student participation in the ensuing
discussion about the topic;
2. Introductory practical guidelines for independent translation work on a
shorter literary text (progression from simpler to more complex texts; from
one genre to another);
3. Seminars: individual and group analysis and assessment of translation
assignments (independent work) with active student participation;
4. Workshops: translation of the assigned literary text in pairs or smaller
groups with teacher assistance and ensuing group discussion;
5. Tutorials: teacher counselling given to individual students for finding
solutions to problems arising from the assigned or freely chosen translation
texts (students’ choice);
6. Independent work: a) assigned texts for translation; b) freely chosen texts
for translation (students’ choice).
Active student participation is encouraged in all areas of work and study.
The assessment of student knowledge and performance will be based on the
following:
1. Continuous assessment (independent homework translation tasks,
seminar papers and workshop achievements; portfolio).
2. Exam: written, i.e. presentation of the final seminar translation text.
Croatian and English.
1. Student feedback via questionnaires and surveys.
2. Lecturers responsible for the same subject area collaborate closely and
monitor each other’s work.
Course title Literary translation – Module 2
Course code HZE901
Type of course Seminar / Advisory hours
Core course (Optional course in 3.1.1.)
Level of course Specialised level course
Year of study Second Semester Four
ECTS
(Number of
credits allocated)
2 ECTS credits
Contact hours (20 seminars + 5 advisory hours) = 0.62 credits.
Student study time (41.25 hours) = 1.38 credits.
Name of lecturer Mia Pervan, MA, Senior Lecturer, Professional Translator
Learning
outcomes and
competences
After successful completion of this module, the student is expected to have
the:
- ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts,
principles and theories related to the subject of literary translation;
- ability to deal with specific problems of translating texts from earlier
periods;
- ability to start work as a literary translator.
- ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to the translation of
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