PRREA005 Translation of the Language of Mass Media

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Nicole Votavová Sumelidisová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Nicole Votavová Sumelidisová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 C31, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The content of the seminar is an introduction to various genres of journalistic texts, analysis of selected texts, translation of texts into Czech and Greek. Emphasis will be placed on the development of linguistic skills, vocabulary and stylistic competence, as well as the ability to accurately read the text, to affect the layers of meaning and language, to identify figurative terms, phrases, idioms, allusions. Students will propose and consult various options for interpreting and translating texts. The translation practice will include developing orientation in Greek realities and working with translation tools (memory databases, etc.). We will translate texts of different genres and focus, essays, informative, advertising, etc. Translation of short videos - advertising, popularization video, etc. will also be included. Students will also engage in peer evaluation of their own translations.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course:
- the student will be familiar with journalistic texts of various genres;
- will be familiar with the phases of translation practice (accurate reading, interpretation, translation);
- will be able to choose appropriate lexical and stylistic devices for translation;
- will be able to work with translation tools (memory databases, online dictionaries, etc.);
- the student will be able to reflect Greek realities (cultural, social, political, etc.) in the translation;
- will be able to evaluate the level of the translatied text;
Syllabus
  • 1. Journalistic genres;
  • 2. Greek and Czech journalistic style (expressiveness, use of figurative names, etc.);
  • 3. Translation tools;
  • 4.-5. Translation of journalistic texts: articles on various topics (passive translation, peer review);
  • 6.-7. Translation of journalistic texts: articles on various topics (active translation, peer review);
  • 8. Translation of journalistic texts: reportage (passive translation);
  • 9. Translation of journalistic texts: reportage (active translation);
  • 10.-11. Translation of advertising texts (passive and active translation);
  • 12.-14. Translation of videos (advertising, popularisation, etc.);
Literature
    recommended literature
  • IORDANIDOU, Anna. Lexikó lógion ekfráseon tés sýnchronés ellénikés. Athéna: Ekdoseis Pataké, 2008, 316 s. ISBN 9789603781318. info
    not specified
  • ČECHOVÁ, Marie, Jan CHLOUPEK, Marie KRČMOVÁ and Eva MINÁŘOVÁ. Současná česká stylistika. Vydání první. 342 stran. ISBN 8086642003. info
  • MINÁŘOVÁ, Eva. Stylistika pro žurnalisty. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2011, 289 stran. ISBN 9788024729794. URL info
  • MINÁŘOVÁ, Eva. Stylistika pro žurnalisty. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2011, 289 stran. ISBN 9788024729794. URL info
  • JUNKOVÁ, Bohumila. Jazyková dynamika současné publicistiky. 1. vydání. Praha: ARSCI, 2010, 238 stran. ISBN 9788074200076. info
  • ČERMÁK, František. Slovník české frazeologie a idiomatiky. 2. přeprac. a dopl. vyd., 1. Praha: Leda, 2009, 1267 s. ISBN 9788073352158. info
  • VLACHOPOULOS, Stefanos. Lexiko idiōtismōn tīs neas ellīnikīs. Athīna: Kleidarithmos, 2007, 378 s. ISBN 9789604610075. info
  • CHATZÉSAVVÍDÉS, Sofrónés. Elléniké glossa kai démosiografikos logos : theorétikes kai ereunétikes proseggiseis. Athéna: Gutenberg, 2000, 167 s. ISBN 9600107920. info
Teaching methods
The lectures will take the form of theoretical preparation, discussion and evaluation of the translations. Short translations of journalistic texts will be assigned as homework.
Assessment methods
Active participation, regular submission of assignments, final test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
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