JIT4200 - Theory and Practice of Translation B

Leader: Masato Takimoto

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

Students will gain an understanding of the basic skills of English-Japanese translation and practice in translating from a number of texts. Common mistakes made in translating and various strategies for translating set texts are discussed.

Assessment

Weekly exercises: 30%
Mid-semester test (translation of text of approx. 1000 words within time limit): 20%
End-of-semester test (translation of a long set text): 50%

Contact hours

1.5 hour lecture per week