LANC405

Translation and Interpreting Portfolio

30 points

Not offered 2026, offered in 2025

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This is a portfolio of independent advanced translation work completed by the student as a concluding part of their programme of study. This work will reflect some of the key theoretical and practical issues addressed in the programme prescriptions. For students working on a portfolio of translation tasks, the portfolio will include translations of at least 10,000 words in total, of at least three different types (health, legal, literary, business, etc.). For students working on a portfolio of interpreting tasks, the portfolio will include a reflective report of 10,000 words on at least three interpreting tasks, reflecting on challenges, issues and solutions on the task. This work will be supervised by a staff member from the relevant language programme or an external assessor if required.

Prerequisites

LANC401, and LANC403 or LANC404, and Subject to the approval of the Head of Department.