PLANG 414
Introduction to Translation
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Readings, individual research projects, and group translation activities. Introduction to the translation profession. Development of the ability to read texts critically and translate general texts in a variety of professional domains.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Advanced proficiency in a foreign language
Recommended
DIGHT 270; PLANG 270
Title
Connecting Learning to Life: Industry Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an undertanding of the translation industry, including questions of localization and domain.
Title
Critical Thinking and Expression : Method of Translation
Learning Outcome
Explain and apply genre-specific methods (e.g. discourse analysis, functional adequacy) for resolving common translation problems (e.g., challenges of figurative language, rhetorical patterns).
Title
Critical Thinking and Expression: Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate translation quality according to criteria such as conformity to specifications (e.g. audience, translator's purpose).
