TRANSLATING (TRAN)

TRAN 3271. Introduction to Translating. (3) Prerequisite: completion through 2202 level of one language other than English, or equivalent. Difference between translating and interpreting; psychological differences among speakers of different languages; patterns of language development; non‑verbal language; levels of language; demonstrations of interpreting; career options; professional associations and their functions; sources of employment information. (Fall) (Alternate years)

TRAN 3272. Elementary Translating. (3) Prerequisites: native fluency in English and completion through 2202 level of source language, or equivalent. TRAN 3271 is required for students taking the Certificate sequence, and is strongly recommended for any others who wish to take TRAN 3272. Comparative analysis of translated texts; questions of restructuring texts and adding or subtracting material; style/audience relationship; simple translations from source language to English; sight translation. (Spring) (Alternate years)

TRAN 3273. Intermediate Translating. (3) Prerequisite: successful completion of TRAN 3272. Critical analysis of different kinds of English texts and of texts translated into English; translations for specific audiences; problems of terminology; history and theories of translating; development of working dictionaries in field of specialization; investigation of employment opportunities. (Fall) (Alternate years)

TRAN 3274. Advanced Translating. (3) (W) Prerequisite: successful completion of TRAN 3273. Study of professional journals in the field of translation; specific problems of source/target language equivalents; translating of substantial text(s) in field of specialization. Texts may be scientific, technical, commercial, scholarly or literary, depending on the student’s field of specialization. (Spring) (Alternate years)