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TICH 8511

Intro Written Trans to English

Introduction to Written Translation to English

Introduces students to the basic theory and practice of written translation. Students will learn to apply text analysis, text typology, and contrastive analysis of their working languages to identify, analyze, and resolve translation problems while independently developing an efficient and rational approach to the process of translation. The appropriate application of electronic translation tools will also be introduced. Fundamental translation theory will be emphasized at the beginning of the course and will be conveyed in the form of assigned readings, lectures, class discussions, and independent research. In addition, course assignments will include practice and graded exercises in written translation, utilizing authentic texts drawn from an extensive variety of text categories that include, but are not limited to, current events, general political economy, general legal documents, and scientific and technical topics for general audiences. As the term progresses, student time and effort will increasingly be spent on the preparation and evaluation of written translation assignments. Students will be expected to take at least one midterm exam and one final exam, to be assigned at the discretion of the instructor(s) of record.

Subject:
TI - Chinese
Department:
Translation & Interpretation
Division:
Transltn, Interpret & Lang Edu
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections

Fall 2024 - MIIS, MIIS T&I Session

TICH8511A-F24 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511B-F24 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511C-F24 Lecture (Myers)

Fall 2023 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F23 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511B-F23 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511C-F23 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511D-F23 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2022 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F22 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511B-F22 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511C-F22 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511D-F22 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511E-F22 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2021 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F21 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511B-F21 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511C-F21 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511D-F21 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511E-F21 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2020 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F20 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F20 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511C-F20 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511D-F20 Lecture (Myers)
TICH8511E-F20 Lecture (Myers)

Fall 2019 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F19 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511B-F19 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511C-F19 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511D-F19 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2018 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F18 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511B-F18 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511C-F18 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2017 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F17 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F17 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511C-F17 Lecture (Pai)
TICH8511D-F17 Lecture (Pai)

Fall 2016 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F16 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F16 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511C-F16 Lecture (Cai)

Fall 2015 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F15 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F15 Lecture (Balcom)

Fall 2014 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F14 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F14 Lecture (Balcom)

Fall 2013 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F13 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F13 Lecture (Balcom)

Fall 2012 - MIIS

TICH8511A-F12 Lecture (Balcom)
TICH8511B-F12 Lecture (Balcom)