Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages.
Translation is one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures.
Drawing on the research and expertise of specialists at Cardiff University and the University of Namibia, on this course, you will discover a wealth of practical tips and knowledge about the nature of translation in an increasingly multilingual world.
You will explore translation in a global context, and observe translation in healthcare and the justice system as well as in music, manga, video games and historical romances. You may even discover your own ‘inner translator’ in the process!
What topics will you cover?
- Definitions and metaphors of translation
- Varieties of translation, for example: phonetic, interlingual and cultural translation
- Translators in history
- The role of translators
- Professional ethics and codes of conduct
- Where translation takes place
- Writing a successful translation commission
- The nature of quality in translation
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