Syllabus

Intercultural Literature Studies: Translation Project

Code
AEN2BU
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
English (ENA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Intercultural Literature Studies1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1F
Approved
Approved, 03 September 2025.
This syllabus is valid from 03 September 2025.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • translate fictional text into English
  • use idiomatic language in the translation
  • provide a detailed theoretical explanation and rationale for the translation strategies used
  • independently search and compile reference materials necessary for a translation.

Course Content

The course includes a translation of a fictional text that was first written in a language other than English. In consultation with the teacher, students choose a short text that is not available in English. Students translate this text into English and present it in an annotated form that describes the strategies and reference materials that they used.

Assessment

  • Active participation in supervision
  • Written assignment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Translation Project - 7.5 Credits | A–F

Entry Requirements

  • 60 credits at Second Cycle, with 30 credits in the main field of study Intercultural Literature Studies

Other Information

This course overlaps the previous course code AJP279.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.