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Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
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Overview

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

2,093

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
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Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 4 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
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More about this course
  • 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!

Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
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Curriculum

What is translation?

What is Translation?

Types of Translation

Summary

Who translates?

Who Translates?

The Translation Profession

Translators and Translation Users

Beyond the Profession: Bilinguals and Multilinguals as Translators

Who translates? Summary

Where does translation take place?

Where does translation take place?

Translation between and within locations

Case Studies

Physical spaces and translation

What is a good translation?

Theoretical approaches to quality

Industry approaches to quality

Quality in specialised translation

Quality in literary translation

Quality in professional interpreting

Working with translation and interpreting. Course summary

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