Course for international guest/part time students
- Faculty
- Faculty of Humanities
- Organization
- BTK Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Code
- BMI-OROD16-906:05
- Title
- Special Course on Literature/Linguistics/Culture II.: Translation from Hungarian to Russian (from everyday speech to artistic language)
- Usual semester
- Spring
- ECTS
- 3
- Language
- ru
- Learning outcomes
- The aim of the course is to deepen students' translation competencies from Hungarian to Russian across various text types. Throughout the course, students gain practical experience in translating everyday speech, journalistic language, professional texts, and literary works. The classes are conducted interactively, allowing students to apply different translation techniques, analyze stylistic and cultural equivalence, and critically evaluate their own and others' translations. The seminar provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, enhancing students' linguistic and translation skills. The course focuses on developing translation skills from Hungarian to Russian across different linguistic registers, ranging from everyday communication to specialized and literary texts. Students become familiar with fundamental translation theories, challenges of cultural adaptation, and develop their stylistic awareness and terminological knowledge. Throughout the course, students translate various types of texts, explore translation strategies, and tackle the specific challenges of literary translation. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge: Understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of translation processes. Familiarity with the linguistic features of different registers (formal, informal, professional, and literary). Knowledge of the structural and stylistic differences between Hungarian and Russian texts. Skills: Ability to produce accurate and stylistically appropriate translations from Hungarian to Russian. Effective application of translation strategies and techniques. Competence in bridging linguistic and cultural differences while considering the target audience. Attitude: Open-mindedness toward Russian texts and culture. Critical approach to self-assessment and peer review in translation. Willingness to receive and incorporate professional feedback to improve translation skills. Autonomy and Responsibility: Ability to work independently and take responsibility for translation quality. Active participation in lectures and practical sessions. Commitment to delivering precise and culturally appropriate translations.
- Course content
- Introduction to translation processes (strategies, techniques, and principles of literary translation). Translation of news articles and journalistic materials (characteristics of media language). Everyday communication and informal text translation (dialogues, colloquial expressions). Translation of official and professional texts (economic, legal, and business documents). Literary translation (prose, poetry, and dramaturgical features). Intercultural considerations in translation (contextual adaptation, pragmatic issues). Quality control in translation (proofreading and editing techniques). Final translation exercises and project work.
- Assessment method
- Mid-term translation assignments (40%) Final exam (30%) Project work (30%) Class participation and engagement (bonus points)
- Bibliography
- Koller, W. (2011). Introduction to Translation Studies. Komissarov, V. N. (1999). Foundations of Translation Theory. Klaudy, Kinga (2007). Fordítástudomány – Bevezetés a transzláció elméletébe. Pázmány, Péter (2012). Fordítástechnika és műfordítás.