Translation Studies: Focus on Spanish

This is a language specific translation course whose aim is to provide students with a solid understanding of the main issues involved in Translation Studies. This course will have both theoretical and practical components, with an emphasis on the connections between translation theory and practice. It will introduce students to the main grammatical and translation-related concepts and strategies necessary to achieve equivalence effects between source and target language. This will be achieved by concentrating on those areas in the relationship between English and Spanish which are characterized by non-equivalence.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director. Note: Advanced knowledge of Spanish language is required.

Research Essay

In this course, students study a research topic of their choice under the supervision of an appropriate staff member, subject to approval by the programme coordinator. This course is compulsory for all Spanish honors students.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.

Advanced Spanish Seminar

This course is designed to place students’ practical knowledge of Spanish within a broader, high-register grammar and lexical-based approach, while also fostering their creative expression through writing. Students will be introduced to a variety of linguistic and sociolinguistic topics, including a general overview of the history and formation of the language, syntax, varieties of Peninsular and Latin American Spanish, writing styles and register, and idiomatic expressions. In parallel, the course will focus on creative writing in Spanish, covering storytelling, character creation, and techniques from renowned authors across the Spanish-speaking world. The content of this course is designed to engage students in reflecting on the use and formation of the Spanish language from both theoretical and practical perspectives, while developing their communicative, analytical, and creative writing skills in meaningful cultural contexts.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director. Note: Advanced knowledge of Spanish language is required.

SPAN312

MA Dissertation

MA Dissertation

60 points

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

MA Thesis

120 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.