The course aims to enhance students’ awareness of the process of pre-translation text analysis by familiarizing them mainly with the model of text analysis proposed by C. Nord but also drawing on other analysis frameworks and criteria. The notion of textuality is discussed based on the Beaugrande & Dressler model and special emphasis is placed on identifying text types, register and intertextual elements. Through the practical tasks of the course students employ the analysis frameworks and criteria in order to build their skills of pre-translation analysis, and ultimately identify its indispensable value in the translation process.

1) identify different text types and genres and discuss their stylistic differences

2) explain how texts differ based on genre and register and discuss the expected conventions of familiar text types

3) successfully complete a pre-translation analysis using certain criteria based on the Nord model

4) reflect on the value of pre-translation analysis and its processes and results/effects on the act of translation

5) assess and evaluate challenges of the source text and identify suitable priorities and strategies

6) identify elements of intertextuality and appreciate its effects

1. Course overview: Basic Concepts - What is a text?

2. Translation and Text Typology

3. Text Analysis Model by Nord - General Overview

4. Expanding on the Nord Model – Extratextual Features

5. Expanding on the Nord Model – Intratextual Features I

6. Expanding on the Nord Model – Intratextual Features II

7. Translation and Register

8. Seven standards of textuality – Text Linguistics

9. Intertextuality and Translation

10. Practice on Text Analysis – Student Presentations

11. Practice on Text Analysis – Student Presentations

12. Practice on Text Analysis – Student Presentations

13. Practice on Text Analysis – Student Presentations

Beaugrande, R. & Dressler, W. (1996). Introduction to Text Linguistics. 8th impression, London and New York: Longman.

Hatim, B. & Mason, I. (1997). Discourse and the Translator. London: Routledge, 6th impression.

Munday, J. (2001). Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications. London: Routledge.

Nord, C. (1991). Text Analysis in Translation: Theory, Methodology, and Didactic Application of a Model for Translation-Oriented Text-analysis. Μanchester: St. Jerome Publishing.

Venuti, L. (ed.) (2000) The Translation Studies Reader. London: Routledge.

The course is delivered in an interactive lecture format with input and short tasks that provide opportunities for student engagement and discussion. There are also opportunities for team-work in the practical activities, where students undertake a project of pre-translation text analysis

Use of PPT slides / Use of E-class and E-assignments 

Students deliver a presentation with the aid of PPT slides and other ICT means

Written Assignment (50% of total grade)

Oral presentation of pre-translation text analysis project (50% of total grade)