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An introduction to Translation Studies for students skilled in two or more languages, including aspects of modern theory and practice in the craft of accurate translation.
This is an introduction to theory of translation and initiation into practice. It is not a full-blown “Diploma in Translation Studies” and covers only some of that ground. The course is at 4th-year level, for students who are doing Honours in any one of our six language programmes. It is a first-semester course but there is some flexibility; we could overlap into the 2nd semester.Students will be translating into English, for most of their assignments, but some work will be translating out of English, with all students tackling the same text.Students in this language course are expected to attend two hours of class per week in the first semester, to take part in class discussion, to consult when required with their “supervisor” and to complete the assignments on time.
As a student in this course you will acquire a conceptual framework for thinking and talking about translating, and for choosing appropriate strategies for various translating tasks. You will also develop practical skills in a range of realistic translating tasks. This will make you more likely to deliver good translations.It will also be good preparation for embarking on more specialised professional courses for trainee translators (at Auckland University or overseas).
Eligibility for the Honours programme in one of the six languages taught in the School.
FREN417
Peter Low
Baker, Mona; In other words : a coursebook on translation ; Routledge, 1992.
Domestic fee $1,340.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .