UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY

EDSA Campus, Caloocan City

COLLEGE : College of Education

COURSE : TRANSLATION AND EDITING OF TEXT
COURSE CODE : ENGL 415
PREREQUISITE : None

I. INSTITUTIONAL VISION:
The University of Caloocan City aims to have a quality higher institution with stakeholders imbued with relevant knowledge, skills, and values for the
attainment of community-driven, industry sensitive, environmentally conscious, resilient, globally competitive university in and for the love of God, country and
people.

II. INSTITUTIONAL MISSION:

The university calls to develop God-loving, people-driven, patriotic, industry sensitive, environmentally conscious, globally competitive and resilient graduates.

III. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS:

1. To be a sought after educational institution integrating quality, competence and servant hood that will produce successful and well rounded pool of graduates
in their chosen careers and endeavors.
2. To yield graduates that will continue to uplift the already strong ideals of the City of Caloocan through the promotion of desirable values as love (of God,
people and self), environmental consciousness, and resiliency, and
3. To prepare graduates in becoming highly abreast and competitive in a fast-paced, globalized economy through awareness on national issues, trend and
ASEAN integration.

IV. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION VISION:

A quality teacher education institution in a perpetual quest of producing teachers and school leaders imbued with character and intellect and guided by strong
sense of integrity, excellence, ecological consciousness, and community service.

V. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MISSION:

To develop future educators and school leaders that will:
a. Deliver exemplary instruction and leadership in the field of education;
b. Exhibit resiliency and competitiveness in any learning environment;

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 c. Engage in scholarly researches that support sustainable development; and
d. Promote environmental and community-driven services for the general welfare.

VI. PROGRAM OUTCOME

Graduates of BSE ENGLISH program are teachers who:
1. Demonstrate integrative and independent thinking, originality, imagination, experimentation problem solving, or risk taking in thought, expression, or
intellectual engagement.
2. Generate a close reading of text.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with literary traditions, prominent writers, genres, literary movements and style.
4. Analyze underrepresented experiences and cultural diversity, including issues of race, gender, class, sexuality, and ethnicity.
5. Research and write focused, convincing analytical essays in clear, grammatical prose.
6. Have unique and creative way of teaching.

VII. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course surveys the translations theories and the approaches used in translating both the literary and non-literary text. It provides students exercises
for translation, from the source language to English or from English to Tagalog.

VIII. COURSE EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

After successful completion of the course, the students are able to:
1. Apply the rules of discourse and rhetoric in editing various kinds of written materials.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic theories and concepts in translation as applied to the writing and editing various types of text.
3. Apply principles and strategies in translating text of various types from English to another language or from another language to English.

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 IX. COURSE OUTLINE
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/ Subject Textbook/ Teaching and Assessment Resource Time
(DLO’s) Matter References Learning Activities Tasks (AT’s) Materials Table
(TLA’s)
1. Gain an introductory Overview of Translation and Discussion 3 hours
knowledge about translation and Editing of Text
editing of text.
1. Describe and discuss the key Principles in Translations: Lecture Handout Lecture and Oral Lecture/handou 12 hours
information in principles in  Culture Prepared Discussion Presentation t
translations.  Language Behavior Guided Reading Sample
2. Demonstrate some principles  Use Filipino words in Independent Reading translated text
in translation by applying the present times and Private Study following the
knowledge gained in a certain  Retention of Concept mapping principles
text. abbreviations and Buzz session Analysis of
3. Identify the principle in acronyms Drill and practice translated text
translation used in some sample  Other principles
translated text.
4. Identify the basic qualities of Basic qualities/
translators. characteristics of translators
1. Describe and discuss the core Techniques in Translation Socratic discussion Analysis of Lecture/handou 12 hours
concepts of each techniques  Transposition Guided Reading Text Worksheet t
2. Analyze a certain text and  Cultural Equivalence Independent Reading Sample
identify the technique used in a  Functional and Private Study translated text
certain text. Equivalence Drill and practice following the
3. Demonstrate some techniques  Reduction/Contraction techniques
in translation by applying the  Modulation Critical
knowledge gained in a certain  Addition/Expansion Comment on
text. Analyzed text
 Lexical Synonymy
(oral
 One to one
discussion)
Correspondence
 Componential
Analysis

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  Translation
Collocations
 Descriptive
equivalence
 Recognized translation
 Paraphrasing
 Others
1. Discuss what is discourse and Discourse and Rhetoric Socratic discussion Oral Lecture/handou 3 hours
what is rhetoric. What is Discourse? Guided Reading Presentaton t
2. Describe the importance of it What Is Rhetoric? Independent Reading
in translation and editing of text and Private Study
Buzz Session
1. Identify and describe the Considerations for Good Lecture and Task sheet for Lecture/handou 6 hours
things to consider in good Writing Discussion good writing t
writing.  Simplicity Guided Reading
2. Analyze a certain text and  Clutter Independent Reading
identify the mistakes in  Style and Private Study
translating and editing of text  Audience Workshop
 Words
 Usage
 Forms
 Unity
 The Lead
 The Ending
 Bits & Pieces
1. Identify the proper usage of Proper Usage of Punctuation Lecture Editing Task Lecture/handou 6 hours
punctuation marks in editing of Marks Guided Reading Sheet t
text. Independent Reading
2. Review the grammar rules in Grammar rules in translating and Private Study
editing of text. and editing
3. Application of learning
through translating and editing

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X. REFERENCES
As-Safi, A.B., Translation Theories, Strategies and Basic Theoretical Issues
Mossop, Brian (2014), Revising and Editing for Translators 3rd edition. Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group)

XI. GRADING SYSTEM

Class Standing (Recitation, Attendance, Quizzes, Activities) - 50%
Translation of Literary Text - 50%
TOTAL - 100%

X1. COURSE REQUIREMENTS X11. CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. Activities 1. Attend class regularly.
2. Translated Text 2. Read in advance lectures and notes.
3. Attendance 3. Submit all activities on time.
4. Participate actively in workshop writing.