The students will reach level C1 of the European Framework, and learn the basics of translation through contrastive analysis of the grammar and characteristics of the Italian and English languages. Students will also learn the difference between high-context (e.g. Italian) and low-context (e.g. English) languages, and learn to adjust their communication styles to create clear and effective texts, in the appropriate register.

The classes will be held in workshop style, with students doing a  series of guided translations each week, analysing the differences in grammar and syntax between the 2 languages, learning new vocabulary and translation skills and the differences between high and low-context languages.  They will learn basic translation theory and skills and do contrastive grammar exercises and translations of both business and current events texts.   These translations on business and social themes will need to be fone at home, then discussed  and analyzed in detail in the classroom. 

Each student will need to bring the translation work done throughout the year to the oral exam, to be used during the conversation regarding their work and what they have learned.  Each translation should have AT least two drafts, with the final draft showing their text analysis, the editing  process and and corrections made.

Students will also be responsible for Part 1 of the course (i.e. all of the work assigned by dott.ssa Burke, and the entire textbook assigned for Part 1 of the course)

The teaching material prepared by the language assistant in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the language assistant specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Innovative teaching methods

Course books

•  MyGrammarLab C1/C2  (+Online + mobile)  with online platform (Pearson).  SBN 978-1-4082-99111    
• Business Partner C1 with MyEnglishLab Online Workbook and Resources ISBN 978-1-292-393001
• Non-attending students will find the text "Thinking Italian Translation: A course in translation method: Italian to English " (Routledge, 2015, ISBN 13:    978-1138799783)  useful in understanding the process and challenges of translation.

Students are expected to have done ALL of the assigned translations and to bring this work with them to the oral exam.  This is OBLIGATORY. Active participation is expected, and students should understand that learning occurs through trial and error, and teacher feedback.