Finnish-English business translation

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07CYEN190
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Simon, Heli
Teacher Team: Kempas, Ilpo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to translate texts related to business and economics from Finnish to English and recognize the particular challenges Finns have in producing English.

Student's Workload

lectures 24 h
independent work 30 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Business English and Business Communication

Contents

- Language of business
- Differences between Finnish and English
- Solutions to translation problems

Recommended or Required Reading

Material provided by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Contact teaching
- Oral and written exercises

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

- Continuous assessment
- Oral and written exercises
- Written translation exam (the use of dictionaries permitted)

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