This course introduces students to a general understanding of the theories and practices of feminism and issues related to gender, language and translation. It will examine questions of sexism in language, subjectivities and writing, text and representation, cultural identity and politics of transmission in the context of Chinese and English. Texts to be examined may include original and translated works of feminist theories, writing on gender issues and works of women writers.

CILO-1: Explain the relationship between feminist, gender studies and translation studies, and how feminist thought and writing had influenced translation practice. CILO-2: Identify gender issues in original texts of a wide range of genres. CILO-3: Discuss how the gender issues in the original text are presented in the translated text. CILO-4: Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards gender issues in translation practice. CILO-5: Further explore the intersection of gender and translation.