ADVANCED TRANSLATION COURSE: PORT/ENG – ENG/PORT

Aula 1 – Intro / No more mistakes

• Homophones (piece/peace; hole/whole; sale/sail etc.)
• Punctuation (the Oxford comma and another rules)
• Commonly Confused Words (affect / effect, accept / except, lose / loose)

Aula 2 – Writing Coherently

• Writing well-structured and coherent paragraphs and essays.
• Making good usage of transition words and phrases (In addition to; Thus; Even though; Consequently; etc.)

Aula 3 – Concise and impactful writing

• How to write concisely and make a powerful impact with the translated texts;
• Clichés and Overused Phrases

Aula 4 – Capturing Cultural Context and Nuances in Translation

• How to avoid potential pitfalls in translation in which a literal translation might not capture the full meaning or tone of a text.

Aula 5 – Audience Awareness

• Stress the significance of considering the target audience (example, serious vs. light topics; children vs. adult themes) and adjusting writing style and content accordingly.

Aula 6 – Specialized Texts and Terminology

• Specialized texts, such as legal, medical, or technical documents. How to research and understand specialized terminology and how to ensure accuracy in translating such texts.
• Research Techniques and Sources (dictionaries, websites etc.)

Aula 7 – Character Voice in Translation

• Skills for translating literary and creative texts by emphasizing character voice.
• Consistency; Authenticity; Humor; Regional Dialects

Aula 8 – Descriptive Writing

• Adapting the translated text, giving the right tone to descriptions
•  Vivid imagery; Sensory details; Figurative language

Aula 9 – Narrative Structure

• The fundamentals of narrative writing, including the importance of a clear beginning, middle, and end (the sandwich approach), as well as character development and plot progression.

Aula 10 – Peer Review

• Foster a collaborative writing environment by incorporating peer review sessions, encouraging students to provide constructive feedback on each other’s work, as well as proofreading and quality assurance.