This course develops students' knowledge of the key ideas in translation theory, such as equivalence, norms, functionalist approaches, multimodality, gender, power, translation technologies and ethics, among others. Through readings of the scholarship and discussion of practical examples, students will develop their understanding of how translation works as part of intercultural communication and how translation decisions can be explained and analysed. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests through bringing in examples and in their assessments. 

10 x 2 hour seminars on Tuesdays 10am to 12pm as scheduled in MyCampus

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Annotated bibliography (1000 words) - 20%

Essay or Reflective Essay (4000 words) - 80%

This course aims to:

■ explore and examine concepts and issues in translation methodology, theory, and the history of translation practice 

■ consider how such concepts can be applied to translation in practice 

■ explore the use of standard reference tools 

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ critique and reflect upon different translation methodologies

■ summarise and critically evaluate theories of translation

■ explain translational choices with reference to relevant historical and other context

■ critically apply relevant theories of translation to examples of translation practice

■ develop a sustained written argument which draws upon relevant sources and uses standard reference tools

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.