Lerninhalte |
This course provides an introduction to German-English translation. Rather than focusing on translation theory, the course aims to give you a practical insight into the translation process. In class, you will work on typical translation problems caused by grammatical and lexical factors. Each week we will focus on a particular grammatical or structural issue arising from the significant differences between the English and German languages and their respective textual cultures. In addition to class work, you will be expected to produce a translation each week using the skills covered in the previous week's class. Since translating into English - perhaps more than any other activity - requires an intimate knowledge of the language, you will also be given the opportunity to improve your general English language skills. |