Course Title Code / No. No. of Units
Theory Practical Training Credits
Translation Theory 1 LAN 351 3 3
Prerequisites Course:
Compulsory ( √ ) Optional ( )
Course Timing:
First Semester: ( ) Summer: ( ) Second Semester : ( √ )
The Course Description in Brief:
This course provides an overview of translation theories, problematic issues, and translation literature by imminent theorists and researchers. It also highlights the mental and linguistic skills and competencies involved in the process of translating. The course also offers practical training in written translation of a wide spectrum of texts from Arabic to English and vice-versa.
The Course Objectives:
This course aims at introducing students to the principles, process, issues and methods of translation from Arabic into English and vice-versa. In this course, students will be exposed to different types of translation problems, its complex nature and the research skills that are needed in this field. To bridge translation theory and practice, this course also offers students with the opportunity to conduct hands-on translation of varied texts.
Contents:
1. A general overview of translation theory.
2. Types of translation.
3. Common issues in the process of translating from Arabic into English, and vice-versa.
4. Translation process and product.
5. Practical training in written translation.
The Course Outcomes:
Scientific Skills:
- Students will be able to recognize and assess translation theories as they engage in the process of translation.
- Students will develop a critical awareness as to the varied translation styles and literature.
Behavioral Skills:
- Students will develop interpersonal skills, a sense of responsibility and a commitment to class work.
- Students will develop critical thinking capacities Analytical Skills:
- Students will acquire the capacity for in-depth reading, and accurate description and analysis.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment mechanism is based on a continuous assessment of in-class performance, assignments, periodic tests, and a final exam.
Textbooks:
Hasan, Ghazala. ‘Translation As Problems and Solutions’, Dar Ilm Lilmalayin.
2008.
References:
Hatim, Basil. English – ‘Arabic/ Arabic- English Translation: A Practical Guide’. London: Saqi Books. 2001.
Contents
Week Topics Notes
1 Introduction
2 What is Translation?
3 What Do We Translate?
4 How Do We Translate? Literal Translation, Free Translation
5 Periodical Test. 1
6 Translation Problems: Introduction 7 Grammatical Problems
8 Lexical Problems 9 Stylistic problems 10 Phonological Problems 11 Periodical Test. 2
12 Comments on Translation Problems 13 Solutions to Translation Problems
14 Translation as Problems and Solutions: A Practical Approach
15 Translation Practice: Selected Texts 16 Final Exam.
