Theory and Practice of Translation

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Advanced practicum in Italian explores the technical, artistic, and practical applications of translation between Italian and American cultures. IT 412 Theory and Practice of Translation (3)(BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. This course explores the technical, artistic, and practical applications of translation between Italian and American cultures in wide variety of contexts: literature, technical writing, film subtitling, etc. Taught in Italian. Evaluation consists of reading quizzes, short translation assignments, class presentation, longer (roughly 10-page) individual final translation project. Prerequisite: Any 300-level course in Italian.