Details:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and bilingual proficiency. Fee: $395.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Understand the terms and concepts of translation
• Have a basic comprehension of translation theory
• Know how to analyze a source text in terms of the dynamics and the ten step process of translation
• Understand the differences in meaning that apply to translation: i.e. propositional meaning, expressive meaning, presupposed meaning, evoked meaning
• Be able to conduct effective terminology and content research with both traditional and non-traditional resources. Have the ability to review dictionaries and other resources
• Know how to create and use a glossary and a style sheet
• Have the ability to handle linguistically or culturally “untranslatable” concepts
• Be able to edit for content, accuracy and style. Understand formatting and presentation. Know how to proofread a text
• Understand disclaimers and professional liability