This course prepares students for more specialized translation courses in later semesters. While it attempts to familiarize students with fundamental theoretical concepts of and various approaches to translation, it is a practice-oriented course by nature. Particular attention is placed on strategies and methods of translation in relation to the functions of the text, and on various approaches to deal with translation problems.

CILO-1: Demonstrate an understanding of basic theoretical concepts relating to the act of translation. CILO-2: Identify the use of various translation strategies and approaches. CILO-3: Discuss the merits of the use of translation strategies and approaches in context. CILO-4: Translate different types of text and make comments on the completed translation.