Working as a sworn translator
Lecturer: Katarzyna Liber-Kwiecińska, Ph.D.
The course aims to present the specificity of the work of a sworn translator, with particular emphasis on translation and interpreting for the judiciary and public administration.
The course is of a practical nature so that its participants can prepare for the role of a sworn translator in the best possible way.
During the classes you will learn:
- what the work of a sworn translator looks like in different environments,
- whether it is profitable to be a sworn translator
- what typical problems may arise in cooperation with justice authorities
- the most common dilemmas for sworn translators,
- how the oral part of the Sworn Translator exam works,
- what is a sworn translator's criminal and civil liability,
- how to improve your qualifications.
During the classes you will learn:
- how to translate in accordance with professional standards,
- price your work appropriately,
- properly protect documents and your interests,
- solve ethical dilemmas.
Audiovisual Translation (Voice-over)
Lecturer: dr hab. Aleksander Gomola, prof. UJ
Course Overview:
This practical course that focuses on English-Polish voice-over AVT
Course content:
Voice-over translation: Requirements and best practices
Script preparation: Formal guidelines and techniques
Collaboration with recording studios
Quality assurance in voice-over translation
Course Structure:
Approximately 12 English to Polish translation assignments
Translation of film excerpts (mainly with historical content)
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply voice-over translation principles effectively
- Prepare professional voice-over scripts
- Evaluate and refine voice-over translations