Transforming the English Translation Curriculum: Case Study Helsinki

Abstract:

Until recently, few studies existed examining Translation Studies curricula. This descriptive study will examine 20 years of curriculum transformation regarding faculty and staff changes and contact hour changes within English Translation Studies at the University of Helsinki.

Data that was analyzed included policy documents as well as learner and teacher perspectives gathered at different stages during the process. Results suggest dramatic changes in terms of contact hours and source language and target language teaching.

Pre-Bologna degrees had significantly more contact hours especially regarding Finnish into English translation and other supporting English courses. Another significant finding is that post-Bologna English Translation degrees are now taught mostly in Finnish.

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