Translatory WF-PS-N-TRA
The course is designed to teach students English-Polish translation and the use of English-language scientific texts in psychology. Articles can be an extension of knowledge concerning content from the previous lectures, those aspects of psychology, which were discussed. As part of the task students will read the text and translate it into Polish for their own needs.
The translation do not have to be correct in terms of standards, but understandable for the student. Students need to know Polish terms of English words. Some terms will be translated by the teacher. Knowledge of the terminology of the article will be verified in four tests provided online.
Introducing Psychology
Psychological Science
Brain and Behavior
Learning
Vision and Perception
Memory and Cognition
Intelligence and Language
Growing and Developing
Personality
Psychology in Our Social Lives
Defining Psychological Disorders
Treating Psychological Disorders
Term 2021/22_L:
The classes aim at teaching students to independently translate and scientifically use English-language texts in psychology. Articles are an extension of knowledge about the areas of psychology that were covered in previous years. Within the course, students will be asked to read articles, submit their summaries and prepare a brief article and a powerpoint presentation on a selected topic. |
Term 2022/23_L:
The classes aim at teaching students to independently translate and scientifically use English-language texts in psychology. Articles are an extension of knowledge about the areas of psychology that were covered in previous years. Within the course, students will be asked to read articles, submit their summaries and prepare a brief article and a powerpoint presentation on a selected topic. |
Term 2023/24_L:
The classes aim at teaching students to independently translate and scientifically use English-language texts in psychology. Articles are an extension of knowledge about the areas of psychology that were covered in previous years. Within the course, students will be asked to read articles, submit their summaries and prepare a brief article and a powerpoint presentation on a selected topic. |
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge - the student has knowledge of basic and advanced English phrases characteristic of Anglo-Saxon psychology, correctly translates and understands scientific texts in English in psychology, indicates the results of research in English justifying the individual theoretical positions characteristic of Anglo-Saxon psychology.
Skills - can interpret scientific texts and empirical articles in English; knows how to search and select scientific sources in English, which will be used to enrich his knowledge and skills, can choose appropriate scientific texts in English to assess the psychological functions of drivers needed for safe movement.
Competences - strives for scientific and methodological collection of empirical data in English, while maintaining criticism of existing interpretations, is aware of both language and research restrictions existing in psychology.
ECTS points:
participation in classes: 20
preparation of a presentation on the topic of a scientific conference in English: 20
preparing a translation of a scientific article from English: 20
preparation to pass (including compulsory reading): 30
Total hours: 90 [90: 30 = 3] NUMBER OF ECTS: 3
Assessment criteria
Criteria: Knowledge (PS_W02, PS_W04):
- for grade 2 (unsatisfactory.): the student does not know and does not understand basic and advanced English phrases characteristic of scientific articles of English psychology. Incorrectly translates and understands scientific texts in psychology in English, including individual theoretical positions specific to English psychology. He cannot indicate the strengths and weaknesses of translated scientific articles from English.
- for grade 3 (satisfactory.): the student knows and understands basic and advanced English phrases characteristic of scientific articles in English psychology. He correctly translates and understands scientific texts in psychology in English, including individual theoretical positions specific to English psychology. It can correctly indicate the strengths and weaknesses of translated scientific articles from English. However, it requires assistance from the teacher.
- for grade 4 (good): the student knows and understands basic and advanced English phrases characteristic of scientific articles in Anglo-Saxon psychology. He translates and understands scientific psychology texts in English well, including individual theoretical positions specific to Anglo-Saxon psychology, and is able to correctly identify the strengths and weaknesses of translated scientific articles from English.
-for grade 5 (very good): the student knows and understands basic and advanced English phrases characteristic of scientific articles in Anglo-Saxon psychology very well. He translates and understands scientific psychology texts in English very well, including individual theoretical positions characteristic of Anglo-Saxon psychology, and also accurately indicates the strengths and weaknesses of translated scientific articles from English.
The final grade consists of:
1. Assessment of PowerPoint presentations on the subject of a scientific conference in psychology.
2. Assessment of activity during classes
3. Assessment of the quality of translating a scientific article from English into Polish.
Absence: two absences per semester are allowed. Excessive absences must be made up in the form agreed with the teacher before the scheduled date of the semester exam. If you do not work out, you will not be allowed to take the exam. The final grade is the arithmetic average of three partial grades. The condition of passing the test is to obtain a minimum of 60% of points.
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Individual articles available for translation will be provided in e-learning, references will be palced in appropriate gropu of translatorium.
The websites that can be helpful for all groups:
http://www.apa.org/psycarticles/
http://psychlib.princeton.edu/links.htm
http://www.psychologytoday.com/
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Biedermann, F., & Fleischhacker, W. W. (2009). Antipsychotics in the early stage of development. Current Opinion
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Term 2021/22_L:
The literature will be provided in e-learning and during classes. |
Term 2022/23_L:
The literature will be provided in e-learning and during classes. |
Term 2023/24_L:
The literature will be provided in e-learning and during classes. |
Notes
Term 2021/22_L:
Knowledge of English min. at level B2. |
Term 2022/23_L:
Knowledge of English min. at level B2. |
Term 2023/24_L:
Knowledge of English min. at level B2. |
Additional information
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