Anglia Examinations

Certificate in Applied Translation

Examination Specifications and Syllabus

Contents

Qualification Overview

What are the aims of the course?

Who is the qualification for?

What will I have to do?

How will I be assessed?

How is the external assessment conducted?

How is the qualification graded?

Can I use a dictionary?

Examination Specifications

Unit 1: (Paper 1) Preparing for translation

Unit 2: (Paper 2) Carrying out translation

Appendix 1 Useful resources

Appendix 2 Mapping to National Occupational Standards

Qualification Overview

What are the aims of this course?

Translation is the process of transferring meaning from written text from one language into

another. The Anglia Certificate in Applied Translation aims and equips candidates with the

skills that will allow them to convey the meaning of the source text accurately in the target

language, mirroring the information, ideas, opinions, cultural aspects and register expressed

by the author. This is underpinned with a knowledge and understanding of the roles and

responsibilities of a translator and how translation theory and tools can support them in their

work.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is suitable for speakers of two or more languages, capable of operating at a

minimum of distinction level at Anglia AcCEPT Proficiency, CEFR level C1 in both.

Candidates will normally be expected to translate from a source language into their mother

tongue as is customary in the workplace.

What will I have to do?

The qualification comprises of 2 units:

! Unit 1: Preparing for translation

! Unit 2: Carrying out translation

In order to achieve the qualification the candidate must successfully complete both units.

How will I be assessed?

Each unit is assessed unit is assessed according to the methods outline in the assessment

schedule below:

Unit

no

Duration/

Wordage

Weighting Method of Assessment

Unit 1 30

minutes

20% External assessment

One examination paper in English where candidates

answer short answer and multiple choice questions. This

assessment is carried out in English. Pass mark for the

section: 12/20

Unit 2 3 hours 80% External assessment

One open book examination paper where candidates must

translate a series of problematic sentences (30%) followed

by one extended text of approximately 600 words into the

target language (50%).

Pass mark for Section One: 18/30

Pass mark for Section Two: 30/50

External assessments are devised and externally marked by Anglia Examinations.

How are the examinations conducted?

The assessments for both units must be completed in centres under examination conditions

with an invigilator present. The invigilator should not be the tutor that has delivered the

course. All evidence from the completion of the tasks within an assessment session should

be collected and delivered to the Examinations Officer who will dispatch them to Anglia

Examinations UK. Further information on the secure storage of assessment materials and the

conduct of the assessment, for invigilators, examination officers and candidates is available

through contacting the Anglia UK office.

How is the qualification graded?

Overall achievement at each level is graded according to the candidates performance. The grades available are Pass, Merit and Distinction. Performance as per the table below:

Refer Pass Merit Distinction

Unit Specifications Unit 1: Preparing for Translation

Unit aim:

This unit will provide the candidate with knowledge of the translation sector and an understanding of

the terminology and tools used by translators.

This unit is assessed through the external examination and is worth 20% of the overall qualification.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit the learner will:

I. Understand the role of the translator and how the translation sector works

II. Understand the advantages and pitfalls of computer assisted translation (CAT)

III. Identify the tools and resources that are available to the translator

IV. Recognise key considerations when approaching a translation

Indicative content

! Codes of professional practice for translators

! Career paths and principle employers of translators

! Example texts which do or do not lend themselves to computer assisted translation

! Using translation briefs

! How to compile a glossary

! Use of footnotes and translators notes

! Online resources

! Research techniques for identifying and verifying domain specific language

! Quality assurance processes for translation

! Cultural considerations

! Localisation

! Format and presentation

! Register

Assessment

This unit is assessed through an examination consisting of multiple-choice and short answer

questions related to the learning outcomes. Each question has a mark (or marks) associated with it.

Candidates are provided marks for correct answers. The total number of marks achieved is

expressed as a percentage and grade as per the table below:

Refer Pass Merit Distinction

Unit 2: Carrying out translation

Unit aim:

This unit will enable candidates to accurately specialised texts from one language to another

accurately reflecting the tone, register and purpose of the source text in the target text.

This unit is assessed through the external examination and is worth 80% of the overall qualification.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit the learner will:

I. Demonstrate a high level of comprehension in the source language

II. Be able to accurately reflect the meaning of the source language in the target language

III. Be able to mirror the tone, register and purpose of a source text in the target text

IV. Demonstrate an understanding and any specialist terminology in the source language and

recreate this in the target text

V. Be able to create target texts using a high level of accuracy in spelling, punctuation and

grammar in the target language

Indicative content

! Texts on a range of different subject areas including:

o Economics o History o Science o Current affairs o International relations o Business documents, including reports, letter and policies

Assessment

This unit is assessed through an external examination, where the candidates are required to

translate a series of short problematic sentences. The sentences are marked according to the

following criteria:

Number of

marks

0 marks 1 mark 2 marks 3 marks

Description

of

translated

sentence

The sentence is

translated

incorrectly with

major

mistranslations

At least 75% of the

sentence has been

translated with only

two specifically

identifiable errors

and some of the

original sense

retained

The sentence

has been

translated with

only one

specifically

identifiable error

which does not

invalidate its

overall meaning

The sentence has

been correctly

translated with no

errors and

successfully

capturing the

nuance of the

original

30 marks are available in this section which is worth 30% of the overall assessment. The pass mark

for this section is 18.

Then one of a choice of two extended specialised texts of approximately 600 words. The

translations will be marked according to the following assessment criteria:

Mark Performance descriptors

More than 80 marks

(Distinction)

The translation:

! Demonstrates a very high level of comprehension of the source

text

! Accurately reflects all the meaning of the source text with no

omissions or errors

! Mirrors exactly the tone, register and purpose of the source text

! Use specialist terminology accurately to reflect the source text

! Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in spelling punctuation and

grammar in the target language with only one or two minor errors

70 -79 marks

(Merit)

The translation:

! Demonstrates a good of comprehension of the source text

! Accurately reflects all the meaning of the source text with only

one or two minor omissions or errors

! Mirrors the tone, register and purpose of the source text with one

or two slight deviations

! Replicates most of specialist terminology used in the source text

! Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in spelling, punctuation

and grammar in the target language with less than five minor

errors or recurring minor errors

61 -69 marks

(Pass)

The translation:

! Demonstrates an overall of comprehension of the source text

! Accurately reflects all the meaning of the source text with few

major misrepresentations or major omissions

! Attempts to reflect the tone, register and purpose of the source

text though deviates away from this a some points

! Replicates the key specialist terminology used in the source text

! Demonstrates an understanding of spelling punctuation and

grammar in the target language with few major errors

60 marks

(Pass threshold)

The translation:

! Demonstrates a basic of comprehension of the source text

! Accurately the reflects key meaning of the source text with few

major misrepresentations or major omissions

! Makes an attempt to reflect the tone, register and purpose of the

source text and though deviates away from this on several

occasions though it is not completely different to that expressed in

the original

! Replicates most of the key specialist terminology used in the

source text

! Demonstrates an understanding of spelling punctuation and

grammar in the target language with few major errors or recurring

major errors

59 marks or less

(Referral) The translation: ! Demonstrates frequent miscomprehension or misrepresentation

of the source text

! Does not reflect the key meaning of the source text with some

major misrepresentations or major omissions

! Fails to reflect the tone, register and purpose of the source text

creating a mismatch

! Replicates little or none of specialist terminology used in the

source text

! Contains major and regular spelling punctuation and grammar

errors in the target language

The examination is 3 hours in duration.

This section is worth 50% of the overall assessment. The pass mark for this section is 60/100. The

total is halved for a mark out of 50. The mark pass for this section is therefore 30/50.

Appendix 1

Mapping to National Occupational Standards

The units of this qualification relate to the UK National Occupational Standards for translators

(Revised 2007) as follows:

Unit 1

Learning outcome National Occupational Standard

I. PTra2: K8, K9; PTra3: K11

II. PTra1: K6

III. PTra1: K4; PTra2: K5, K6, K7; PTra3: K10

IV. PTra2: K2, K3, K4; Tra3 K2, K4

Unit 2

Learning outcome National Occupational Standard

I. PTra3: K2

II. PTra3: K1, P1

III. PTra3: P2

IV. PTra3: K3, K5, K6, P3

V. PTra3: K9, P7

P = Performance criteria

K = Knowledge and skills

National Occupational Standards in Translation (Revised 2007) (UK)

www.cilt.org.uk/home/standards_and_qualifications/uk_occupational_standards/translation

Appendix 2

Books

Useful Resources

Munday, J., Introducing translation studies, theories and applications, London, Routledge,

2001.

Hervey, S., Higgins, I. and Haywood, L.M., Thinking Spanish translation. A course in

translation method: Spanish into English, Oxen, Routledge, 1995.

Venuti, L. (eds), The translation studies reader. Second edition, London, Routledge, 2004.

Esselink, B., A practical guide to localization, Amsterdam, John Benjamins, 2000.

Venuti, L., The translators invisibility. A history of translation, London, Routledge, 1995.

Reiss, K., Translation criticism the potentials and limitations. Categories and criteria for translation quality assessment, Manchester, St. Jerome, 2000.

Braidi, S.M., The acquisition of second language syntax, London, Arnold, 1999.

Schiffrin, D., Discourse markers, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1987.

Online ITI

www.iti.org.uk

ITI code of professional practice

www.iti.org.uk/pdfs/newPDF/20FHConductIn_(04-08).pdf

International Federation of Translators

www.fit-europe.org

International Federation of Translators code of professional practice

www.fit-europe.org/vault/deont/DraftCode-FIT-Europe-en.pdf

La Asociacin Argentina de Traductores e Intrpretes (AATI)

www.aati.org.ar

AATI code of professional practice

www.aati.org.ar/prueba/docs/estatuto_aati.pdf

Asociacin Profesional Espaola de Traductores e Intrpretes (APETI)

www.apeti.org.es

APETI code of professional practice

www.apeti.org.es/html/asocdocs.htm

Asociacin de Traductores Profesionales del Per (ATPP)

www.atpp.org

National Occupational Standards in Translation (Revised 2007) (UK)

www.cilt.org.uk/home/standards_and_qualifications/uk_occupational_standards/translation