Languages, Literature&Culture 401 - Introduction to Translation

This course introduces students to translation history, theories, and practice. Coursework includes glossary development, applied translation strategies and techniques, translation of texts in different fields, reflection on translation performance, and exploration of different online and traditional research methods for source and target language terms. Course content also encompasses discussions of equivalence, linguistic and cultural considerations, an understanding of the translator as a social being, and translation as cultural mediation in a globalized world. By the end of the course, students will build a translation portfolio.

This online class is taught in conjunction with Introduction to Translation (83896). Students must have demonstrable high proficiency in English and at least one Language Other than English. Before enrolling, students must fill out an application form at umass.edu/onlineTI, and provide detailed information about their linguistic proficiency. The form will automatically be sent to program director, Cristiano Mazzei. Students must wait to hear if they have been "accepted" from program director before enrolling.

$60 language reviewer fee.