Advanced Comparative Russian-English Grammar and Stylistics for Translators

Catalog description

The course offers an advanced comparative study of grammatical, syntactical and stylistic forms of English and Russian, along with emphasis on stylistics and usage. The course focuses on lexical, grammatical and cultural equivalence, builds vocabulary and prepares students for work in professional translation by introducing basic concepts in translation. The course also provides a cultural foundation for language learning and familiarizes the students with different registers of speech through exercises based on published periodicals, electronic resources and scientific essays, among others.