Translation Theory and Method

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Explores the principles of translation. Theory, methods, challenges, and problems involved in rendering written texts from one language into another. Emphasis on maintaining the basic ideas, intent, stylistic level, and linguistic register. The course focuses on the means by which cross-cultural communication can be facilitated and the actual process of translating (i.e., what the translator does and why and how translators make decisions about language, style, format, and cultural equivalency). Special attention is paid to the ongoing problems of translatability, fidelity, literalness, freedom, and imitation. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 >= C or ENGL 1102H >= C or ENGL 1114H >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.