Corsi di Studio del Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature straniere e Culture moderne

At the end of the Spanish language "Annualità Unica Magistrale" course students will:

- Reach a C1 level according to the Common European Framework;
- Gain knowledge in translation theories and practices;
- Learn how to translate from Spanish to Italian as a cultural/linguistic mediation practice;
- Acquire the necessary linguistic/cultural skills in order to efficiently translate literary  text from Spanish to Italian.

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At the end of the course students must have acquired:

- Knowledge of Spanish at a C1 level;
- The ability to thoroughly understand a variety of texts (literary, audio-visual etc.);
- An in-depth knowledge of translation methodologies and practices.
- The ability to apply the theoretical/practical translation skills acquired during the course to the production of translated texts from Spanish to Italian.
- Critical skills in relation to a variety of texts in Spanish.
- Communication skills in relation to advanced cultural mediation from Spanish to Italian and vice versa.
- The ability to independently develop linguistic/pragmatic skills.

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In-presence teaching. An initial theoretical phase will be followed by practical exercises in translation, commentary and collective revision of the proposed texts.

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The examination consists of an oral interview in Spanish aimed at ascertaining the expected learning outcomes. In particular, the student must demonstrate
- knowledge of the Spanish language at level C1 through the formulation of answers to questions on the theoretical topics in the syllabus;
- ability to apply the acquired skills through the realisation of first sight translations of short portions of text;
- critical capacity, autonomy of judgement and communicative ability expressed through translating and cultural commentary in Spanish on the translations carried out.
Students who do not attend lectures must use the texts listed in the "Recommended texts and bibliography" box. The materials for working on the translations will be sent to all students via the Campusnet platform. The methods for verifying learning are the same for those who do not attend lectures.

In order to sit for the exam, students must have already passed Lettorato di Spagnolo Magistrale I.

The final grade is expressed in thirties (x/30).

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The evolution of, and reflections on, translation: from the ancient times to Translation Theory.

Translation: contemporary theories.

Translation: description and attempts at classification.

Translation and gender studies

The stages of translation: preparation and development

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The materials required for translation in the classroom and for independent work by students not attending classes will be sent to all registered students via the Campusnet platform. Students not attending classes are invited to enrol in the Spanish Language III course in order to receive all supplementary texts.

Erasmus students intending to take the Single Annual Spanish Language course must have a B2/C1 level of Spanish Language and at least B2 level of Italian Language.