Comparative Literature 290T - Translation,Cross-Cultrl Comm

Translation, Cross-cultural Communication, and the Media is an introduction to translation theory and practice that is grounded in fundamental questions, ideas, and methods of analysis in the humanities, specifically language and culture. By examining different translation theories and methods, students are exposed to a plurality of perspectives, creatively analyzing the problems of translation and applying critical methods to solve those problems. Oral presentations and written projects, both individually and in groups, give students the opportunity to strengthen their communication skills at the same time as they are asked to evaluate the fundamental nature of communication itself. (Gen.Ed AL, G)