LMKB_a503 Editorial Praxis Workshops

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Fonioková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Fonioková, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Bromová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
min. C1 level of English
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of this course is to develop students' practical skills and to enhance their competencies of translation from English into Czech via a training of methods to be used when translating various types of texts and using specific tools.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
- efficiently use corpuses, databases, and dictionaries when translating,
- use subtitling software for translation of film subtitles,
- know the specifics of translating children's literature,
- assess the benefits and risks of working as a literary translator.
Syllabus
  • Corpuses, databases, and dictionaries
  • Translation of film subtitles
  • Theatre translation
  • Literary translation, translation of fiction
  • Translation editing and proofreading
  • Translation of children's literature
  • Translation of song lyrics and folklore
Literature
    required literature
  • LEVÝ, Jiří. Umění překladu. Čtvrté, upravené vydání. Praha: Apostrof, 2012, 367 stran. ISBN 9788087561157. info
    recommended literature
  • POŠTA, Miroslav. Titulkujeme profesionálně. Druhé, opravené a doplněn. Praha: Apostrof, 2012, 157 stran. ISBN 9788087561164. info
  • BAKER, Mona. In Other Words: A Coursebook On Translation. Routledge, 1992, 304 pp. ISBN 0415030862. info
    not specified
  • MUNDAY, Jeremy. Introducing translation studies : theories and applications. Fourth edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016, xvi, 376. ISBN 9781138912540. info
  • Translation and adaptation in theatre and film. Edited by Katja Krebs. First published. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, 224 stran. ISBN 9780415829687. info
  • BASSNETT, Susan. Translation studies. Fourth edition. New York: Routledge, 2014, xii, 190. ISBN 9780203488232. info
  • MUNDAY, Jeremy. Evaluation in translation : critical points of translator decision-making. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2012, xiv, 190. ISBN 9780203117743. info
  • Slovo za slovem : s překladateli o překládání. Edited by Stanislav Rubáš. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2012, 450 s. ISBN 9788020020543. info
  • FIŠER, Zbyněk. Překlad jako kreativní proces : teorie a praxe funkcionalistického překládání. Vyd. 1. Brno: Host, 2009, 320 s. ISBN 9788072943432. info
  • LATHEY, Gillian. The translation of children's literature : a reader. Clevedon: Multilingual matters, 2006, viii, 259. ISBN 1853599050. info
  • HATIM, B. and Jeremy MUNDAY. Translation : an advanced resource book. First published. London: Routledge, 2004, xx, 373. ISBN 9780415283069. info
  • Routledge encyclopedia of translation studies. Edited by Kirsten Malmkjær - Mona Baker. 1st pub. in pbk. London: Routledge, 2001, xviii, 654. ISBN 9780415255172. info
  • BASSNETT, Susan and André LEFEVERE. Constructing cultures : essays on literary translation. Clevedon: Multilingual matters, 1998, xxii, 143. ISBN 1853593524. info
Teaching methods
6 workshops 4*45 minutes. Each workshop is going to consist of 3 basic parts: the instructor's lecture (intro into the topic); discussion; hands-on training.
Assessment methods
Students need to fulfill translation assignments during the semester. In lieu of an exam, students hand in a portfolio with protocols about three workshops of their own choice, including completed tasks and homework, their reflection of the skills and knowledge they have gained, and feedback regarding the class.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2026, recent)
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