Subject Introduction to Translation Studies

Course Title: Introduction to Translation Studies
Course Code: ENG-608
Credit Hours: 3(3-0)

Course Contents:

1. What is Translation?
   • Definition and scope of translation.
   • Historical overview with emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries.
2. Equivalence in Translation:
   • Challenges of achieving equivalence at word level and beyond.
3. Types of Translation:
   • Word-for-word translation.
   • Sense-for-sense translation.
4. Cultural Issues in Translation:
   • Addressing cultural nuances and context.
5. Translating Idioms and Metaphors:
   • Strategies for conveying figurative language.
6. Translation, Genre, and Register:
   • Adapting translation techniques based on genre and register.
7. Foreignization and Domestication:
   • Approaches to maintaining or adapting cultural elements in translation.
8. Functional Theories of Translation:
   • Exploring purpose-driven translation methods.
9. Polysystem Theories of Translation:
   • Understanding translation within literary systems.
10. Postcolonial Theories of Translation:
    • Examining translation’s role in postcolonial contexts.
11. Translation and Neologism:
    • Approaches to translating newly coined terms.
12. Translation and Literature:
    • The relationship between translation and literary creation.
13. Translation in the Era of Information Technology:
    • Impact of digital tools and platforms on translation practices.
14. Translation, Ideology, and Politics:
    • Influence of ideological and political factors on translation.
15. Translation and Interpretation:
    • Differences and overlaps between translation and interpretation.
16. Translation and Globalization:
    • The role of translation in a globalized world.
17. Research Issues in Translation:
    • Current research trends and challenges in translation studies.

Recommended Readings:

• Baker, M., & Saldanha, G. (Eds.). (2009). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. Routledge.
• Bassnett, S. (2013). Translation Studies. Routledge.
• Munday, J. (2016). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. Routledge.
• Snell-Hornby, M. (1988). Translation Studies: An Integrated Approach. John Benjamins Publishing.
• Venuti, L. (Ed.). (2012). The Translation Studies Reader. Routledge.
• Venuti, L. (1995). The Translator’s Invisibility: A History of Translation. Routledge. en.wikipedia.org
• Venuti, L. (2013). Translation Changes Everything: Theory and Practice. Routledge. en.wikipedia.org