Research methodologies in Translation and/or Terminology
Code
73213122
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Linguística
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Rute Vilhena Costa
Weekly hours
2
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The curriculum unit of Research Methods in Translation and Terminology aims to:
discuss the presuppositions that underscore research in the areas of translation and terminology;
explicate the stages in the research process in these domains, promoting the most appropriate application of concepts, methodologies and techniques;
provide the tools necessary to develop research, including elements to aid in the collation, analysis and use of corpora and the components of quantitative and qualitative analysis:
encourage the appropriate use of tools for the compilation of terminology, information bases and translation software;
provide examples of cases that will stimulate the understanding of different ways of addressing research
matters;
promote critical reflection and stimulate creativity in the choice of means and methods in research;
support the students in the processes of gathering, reflecting on and choosing the methodologies for their projects.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
Work presuppositions that underscore research in the areas of translation and terminology;
Research process in these domains; concepts, methodologies and techniques;
Research tools; elements to aid in the collation, analysis and use of corpora;
The components of quantitative and qualitative analysis:
Tools for the compilation of terminology bases, information bases and translation software;
Examples of cases of different ways of addressing research matters in translation, terminology and in areas
that bear upon these.
Bibliography
De Vaus, D. (2001). Research Design in Social Research. SAGE Publ., L.
Northmore, D. (1996) Lifting the Lid: A Guide to Investigative Research, Cassell: London.
Steckler A, McLeroy KR, Goodman RM, Bird ST, McCormick L (1992). \"Toward Integrating Qualitative and
Quantitative Methods: An Introduction.\" Health Education Quarterly, 19:1-8.
Teaching method
This discipline consists of tutorials which will allow each student the opportunity to discuss his or her
research needs, interests, and the orientation they wish to confer on their work. These sessions permit:
that students consider the methodologies that are most adequate to their interests and, should they favour them, they can study them further and test them;
that selected research themes may be introduced, that concrete study cases and application may be explored, according to students specific interests;
students to have access to the software they may need and, should they have insufficient practice in its use, be provided with suitable instruction.
Evaluation method
Evaluation will be based on a written assignment and its public presentation to colleagues and teachers.